A lot of people look for the most expensive cats for the same reason they look for designer clothing.
The following list of the most expensive cats looks only at the most expensive house cat breeds.
This excludes animals that have not universally been domesticated such as tigers.
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Theprice listedis the highest on average.
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Most people believe the worlds most expensive cat is the Ashera at US$125,000.
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However, this is based on a lie that is still being spread by many outlets.
In actual reality, it is the Savannah cat, as discussed below.
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Top 10 list
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There was acontroversywhere an American company known asLifestylePets marketed and sold Savannahs as a new exotic breed.
The truth was revealed after DNA tests were performed and they were discovered to be first-generation Savannahs.
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Jean Mill, the owner, did not expect it to mate with her tomcat.
Their beautiful and exotic-looking coats that resemble the Savannah make them the second most expensive domestic cat.
They have a lifespan of between 10 and 16 years
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They are recognized by their short muzzle and round face.
Sometimes, they are referred to as the Persian Longhair.
They have a lot ofhealth issuesthat result from the features bred into them over time.
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Like dog breeds such as the pug, the conformations on their face make them prone to breathing difficulties.
Their eyelids fold inward and cause the tearing of their cornea.
They have a difficult labor process and a higher than usual stillbirth rate, between 16.1 to 22.1 percent.
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This data is factored into calculating their kitten mortality rate whicha study found to beat 29.2 percent.
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Except for the latter, they can lose the fur over time.
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They have oval toes and webbed feet that have been observed to help them turn doorknobs to open doors.
They are affectionate, peaceful, and sweet-tempered, which makes them good for children.
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The Russian Blue
Price: US$1,700
They arebelieved to have originated fromArkhangelsk in Russia.
They have grey fur and green eyes.
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She ownsthe Scottish Fold, the sixth entry in this list.
It causes their ears to fold down towards the head.
The Sphynx
Price: US$1,200
Thisfamously hairless catwas selectively bred in the 1960s.
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They have been observed to have dog-like characteristics such as greeting their owners at the door.
Why are Sphynx cats so expensive?
They arecostly to breedand are in very high demand.
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The American Curl
They are known for their ears that curl backwards.
They require careful handling to avoid damage to their ears cartilage.
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The American Wirehair
Like the American curl, this breedresults from a spontaneous mutationin a litter of kittens.
This time it happened to the American Shorthair in 1966 in Vernon, New York.
Their fur is wiry and springy, similar to dog breeds such as the terrier.
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They were developed in the 1960s.
They also have dog-like characteristics such as fetching and seeking affection.
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The British Shorthair
Price: US$1,000
They are thepedigreed version of the British domestic feline.
They tend to be less playful than other breeds.
They have long lifespans with an expectancy of 14 to 20 years.
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They have very muscular bodies.
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Rarity is determined by birth rates in a year.
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The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds andlists the American Wirehairas being the rarest one.
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One of the stray cats was lucky enough to be saved by a student.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
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