Author: Dmitry
10 June 2015 18:28
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Today it is difficult for us to imagine our life without cats. These creatures have won a place in the hearts of people around the world. Cats are completely different, each of them is individual and has its own character. Even cats of the same breed and color can be completely different from each other: one can be active and energetic, while the other, on the contrary, is calm and quiet. There are cats with complex characters, hostile and even vengeful, and there are loving and peaceful ones.
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Some people think it’s enough to just have a cat and don’t particularly understand this matter, while others, on the contrary, want to see a certain breed in their home and it doesn’t matter to them how much it costs. We would like to present to you the ranking of the Top 10 most expensive cat breeds in the world.
Russian blue cat
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Price: 400-2000 dollars Opens the top ten most expensive cat breeds in the world - Russian Blue cat. This breed has been recognized since the beginning of its existence, since the times of the ancient Slavs, but previously this breed was popular only in Russia. Time passed and at the end of the 18th century, thanks to Karen Cox, an English breeder, the Russian Blue cat became known abroad. Such a cat costs from 400 to 2000 dollars, and its price is completely justified. This cute creature can brighten up your loneliness or become a member of your large family. The cat gets along well with children and you don’t have to worry that it will harm your kids.
Peterbald
The breed is also called Peterbald or St. Petersburg Sphynx. It is hairless, although light fluff or short hair is allowed.
The cost of kittens reaches $3500.
The Peterbald has several skin types. The cat may even lack whiskers and eyebrows. The breed is characterized by a special elegance: the cats are slender, the head is long and narrow, and the profile is straight. Peterbalds have almond-shaped eyes and ears that are large and set to the sides.
This breed does not tolerate loneliness. The cat becomes attached to its owner, is easy to train, and is very affectionate towards people and other animals.
Serengeti
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Price: 600-2000 dollars This breed was developed relatively recently, at the end of the last century, by crossing two breeds: Bengal and Oriental. The result was wonderful: a cat of strong build, spotted color, with long legs and large ears. Cats of this breed are graceful, playful, adapt well to various living conditions, and have a very peaceful character. (Damn, this is a Klondike, I have half a trash can like that in my yard!)
Toyger
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Price: 500-3000 dollars The name of the breed is similar to the English “tiger”, which translates as “tiger”. The toyger really looks like a tiger, only a smaller copy of it. Those who once dreamed of having this predator at home can now do so without harm to their health, but you will have to pay a considerable amount for this miracle.
Oriental
Almost every avid cat lover dreams of such a handsome man. Huge ears and languid eyes leave no one alone: in addition, Oriental cats are calm, kind and affectionate, which is not always characteristic of these animals. Representatives of this breed almost always have short fur, so they are suitable for those who do not like to collect long red hairs throughout the apartment. If you once earn the respect of an Oriental, then rest assured that he will never betray you - these cats are no less attached than dogs. There is only one drawback: the cost of such a breed varies from 500 to 1000 dollars , so not everyone can afford this luxury. But if you do get such a cat at home and love him, he will definitely reward you with mutual boundless love.
Remember that you don't have to spend a lot of money to have a loyal and loving pet. Do a good deed and adopt a cat from the shelter.
Elf
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Price: 1300-3000 dollars Elves appeared quite recently, in 2006, but have already managed to win love all over the world. This breed of expensive cats really resembles a fairy-tale character in appearance rather than a representative of the cat family. They have large eyes, no body hair at all, and their large ears are curled slightly forward. Perhaps it was because of the ears that the breed acquired its name. These amazing creatures have a high price, which makes them one of the most expensive cat breeds in the world. (WHAT??? What is this... this... it... called??? What does an orc look like among catophiles???)
Maine Coon
In ninth place are Maine Coons - fairly large cats whose weight can reach 12 kg. They have luxurious fur, especially long on the belly and hind legs. The coat is thick and shaggy, which gives cats of this breed some resemblance to raccoons. By nature, Maine Coons are affectionate, sociable and playful. Their habits and habits are slightly reminiscent of dogs: they miss their owner in almost the same way in his absence and are wildly happy when he comes.
This is what a Maine Coon kitten looks like, whose weight can reach 2 kg already at 3 months
Maine Coons are very talkative. This is the only type of domesticated cat that can sing.
Sometimes it seems that Maine Coons can communicate with words, just like people.
There are several theories about the origin of the breed. According to one of them, the ancestors of Maine Coons were Norwegian cats, according to another – Persian cats. There is no exact data about this, since the breed is very ancient, and tracking its entire family tree is problematic. Maine Coons appeared in Russia relatively recently - in 1992.
The cost of such a fluffy beauty is 600-1600 dollars or 39,000-104,000 Russian rubles.
Bengal cat
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Price: 1000-4000 dollars The fifth place in the ranking of the top 10 most expensive cat breeds in the world is occupied by Bengal cats. This breed appeared after crossing Asian leopard and domestic cats. The result was a cat with a leopard print color and thick fur. This cat is very sweet and good-natured, there is not a drop of aggression in her. This creature is affectionate and gentle and expects the same in its direction, therefore it is in dire need of human attention and care. She has unusual habits for cats: she loves water and lying on her owner’s shoulders.
British Shorthair
This breed occupies tenth place in our ranking. Britons have a proportionate, dense body with short, thick fur. The most common coat colors are dark blue, chocolate or black. The muzzle is round, with large, wide-open eyes. By nature, these cats are reserved, independent and calm, like true Englishmen.
British Shorthair cats are considered excellent companions.
The history of the breed begins with Ancient Rome - it was from there that cats were brought to the British Isles. In 1871, the first exhibition was held in England, after which breeding of British Shorthairs began. Animals of this breed have come a long way and received official recognition at the international level only in 1984.
Now the cost of a kitten starts from $500 and can reach $1,500; translated into rubles, this amount is about 33,000-98,000 rubles.
Safari
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Price: $4,000-$8,000 The South American wild cat, the Jorfua, and the common cat were crossed, resulting in the Safari breed. This is a unique and quite rare cat. It is unique in that it is very difficult to distinguish it from a wild cat by its appearance, but its character is not at all aggressive. It differs from its wild relatives in the qualities of a domestic cat: tenderness, kindness, calmness and humility. She has a lot of energy, which she happily splashes out at every opportunity. This cat is not stupid, she has a fairly high intelligence. If you decide to buy such a cat, then expect an amount from $4,000 to $8,000.
Caracal, up to $15,000
This expensive animal is more like a lynx than a cat. This is a wild animal, a predator, the maintenance of which will require a lot of money, time and effort.
If you are not afraid of difficulties and also have the required amount, you can take a risk. In this case, you will not be the only exotic lover. There are many examples of “friendly relations” between caracals and humans.
Caracals are large animals, with an average weight of up to 19, maximum weight of up to 25 kilograms. They have a bright and interesting appearance. The lower part of the body is lighter, the ears are black, and there may be dark spots on the muzzle.
Character . It all depends on upbringing. We should not forget that this is a predator who can show aggression at any moment. Domesticated caracals do not pose a danger to humans.
Kao-mani Diamond Eye
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Price: $7,000-10,000 The top three in the ranking of the 10 most expensive cats in the world is opened by Kao-mani. This cat breed has an impressive pedigree, according to which, for centuries, these cats lived in the homes of royalty. Kao-mani has a very noble appearance: white fur like pure snow and beautiful, bottomless eyes. The eyes may not be a standard color, and sometimes even multi-colored, but this cannot in any way be considered a flaw, but rather a “highlight”, a kind of decoration. Cats of this breed are very smart and there are no even the slightest problems when training them; they are active and can adapt to absolutely any conditions. Despite their aristocratic appearance, these creatures are not spoiled. To buy such a cat, you need to have from $7,000 to $10,000 in reserve.
American Curl
The breed is characterized by an unusual appearance. Cats come in short and semi-long hair, the second option is more popular.
The average cost of a kitten is $1200.
The American Curl has a medium size and proportional build. The coat is silky, the hairs lie tightly to the body. Eye color varies, but must match coat color.
A distinctive feature of the breed are the ears - they are curled back, wide at the base, and rounded at the tips. The rotation angle should be within 90-180 degrees. The American Curl's ear feature is a genetic mutation.
The breed attracts with its friendliness, high life expectancy and minimum requirements. American Curls are playful, but families with small children are not recommended to have them - the cat may be injured.
Chausie
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Price: 8000-10000 dollars This is not only an expensive breed, but also a very rare one, because to achieve it, you had to cross a swamp lynx and a domestic Abyssinian cat. Characteristic features of Chausie's appearance: short hair, long paws and large ears. These cats are very graceful, slender and graceful, capable of pleasing the eye of any person. Chausies are incredibly smart and active cats; they live their entire lives with enthusiasm, like little kittens. These cats love communication very much, they simply cannot live without it. If the owner is not nearby, they will be happy to communicate not only with cats, but even with dogs. The price for such a pet is from $8,000 to $10,000.
Sphinx
One of the controversial breeds - some people like it crazy, while others find the appearance of the animals unpleasant.
The cost of kittens reaches $3000.
Sphynxes have no fur - this is a consequence of a natural mutation. The skin is folded, the ears are very large with a wide base, open and erect. The arches of the cheekbones are rounded and strongly pronounced. The eyes are large and lemon-shaped.
Sphinxes are distinguished by intelligence and playfulness, they become strongly attached to their owners and get along well with other animals. Health problems are not typical for the breed. The disadvantage is the need for special care for the skin, since due to the lack of wool it quickly becomes dirty.
