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Welcome to another episode of Lifessence.
Cute, cuddly, and playful, cats are one of the best companions a person can have.
But if you’re going to have one, why not have an exotic and expensive breed.
Today, we’ll look at some of the most expensive cat breeds money can buy.
#10 Egyptian Mau Cat Priced from $500 to $800, the Egyptian Mau,
is one of the few naturally spotted cat breeds.
They’re also the fasted among the domestic cats clocking in at speeds of up to 48 kilometers
an hour.
This speed is made possible by their longer hind legs and a unique flap of skin on the
back of the knee that provides greater agility and length of stride.
The Egyptian Maus are known to chirp, emit unusual sounds when excited, and are also
known to wiggle their tails when they’re happy.
#9 Norwegian Forest Cat Priced from $600 to $800, the Norwegian Forest
Cat originates from Northern Europe.
These cats have long water-shedding furs with a woolly undercoat that is perfect for the
cold weather of Norway.
It’s said that Vikings brought these cats to Norway around 1,000 AD and bread them into
their current form.
The Norwegian Forest cat is good at climbing with a lifespan of up to 14 to 16 years.
These cats are friendly, intelligent, and good with people.
However, they have a great amount of energy and can demand a lot of attention.
#8 British Short Hair Cat Priced from $800 to $1,200, the British Shorthair
has a chunky body, with a dense coat and broad face.
Thought to have originated from European domestic cats imported into Britain by the Romans around
100 AD, these cats are one of the oldest cat breeds known to man.
The British Shorthair comes in various colors and patterns, including tabby and colorpoint,
but the most popular color is the “British Blue”.
Famous for being the inspiration for Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, these cats are
easygoing and well-tempered.
#7 Scottish Fold Cat Priced from $200 to $3,000, the Sottish Fold
Cat gets its name from its characteristic ear fold that give the cat a round and owl-like
appearance.
The original Scottish Fold was a white barn cat named Susie, who was found in a farm in
Scotland in 1961, and subsequently bred into the current Scottish Fold.
While cute in appearance, these cats suffer a genetic defect that causes joint pains throughout
most of their lives.
Many experts call for a ban on these breeds due to their genetic defects and UK’s pedigree
cat registry GCCF even stopped registering the Scottish Folds in an effort to stop breeding.
However, due to the cat’s popularity, many enthusiasts including celebrities are still
looking to own a Scottish Fold.
#6 Sphynx Cat Priced from $300 to $3,000, the Sphynx Cat
is famous for its lack of fur, which is the result of selective breeding beginning in
the 60s.
The cat is not completely naked though.
It has a coat of fine fur over its body, which gives the cat a texture similar to chamois.
Because the Sphynx has very little hair, they tend to lose more body heat than other cats,
thus they exhibit a more aggressive heat seeking behavior.
These cats are known for their energy, intelligence, and affection for their owners.
They are dog-like in that they greet their owners at the door and are friendly toward
strangers.
#5 Russian Blue Cat Priced from $400 to $3,000, the Russian Blue
cat is a sliver or greyish cat that has a short but plush coat of fur that makes it
stand out amongst other cat breeds.
These cats are a naturally occurring breed that is believed to have originated in the
port Arkhangelsk, Russia.
It’s said that sailors took the Russian Blues from Russia to Great Britain sometime
in the 1860’s.
These cats will play fetch and open doors for their owners and are known to be good
family pets.
#4 Peterbald Cat Priced from $1,200 to $5,000, the Peterbald
cat is another naked cat on this list.
These cats were bred during the latter half of 1994 in St. Petersburg, Russia by mating
a Don Hairless and an Oriental Shorthair.
They are known to have a long muzzle, large ears that are set apart, and an elegant body
with long legs.
They’re sometimes confused with a Sphynx Cat, but the Peterbald cat has a long set
of whiskers while the Sphynx has broken or no whiskers.
Also, while the Peterbald has a long narrow head, the Sphynx has a short and wide face
that has an “always-worried” expression on it.
#3 Persian Cat Priced from $500 to $5,500, Persian cats are
known for their short muzzle and round face.
The origin of this Persian breed is unclear, but these cats are often found in ancient
hieroglyphics, and were imported to Europe sometime around 1620.
The Persian has a long and thick coat with short legs, and a wide head with large eyes.
They have an extremely short muzzle with ears that are set far apart from each other.
These cats are known to be quiet and well-tempered, making them perfect for apartment life.
However, these cats suffer breathing difficulties due to their shortened face and has a short
average life span of about 12.5 years.
#2 Bengal Cat Priced from $1,000 to $25,000, the Bengal
cat has spots that resemble those from jungle cats such as the leopard.
They were developed by selective breeding from hybrids of Asian leopard cats with domestic
cats in the 1970’s, with the purpose of creating a friendly cat with exotic markings.
Bengal cats are known for their affinity toward water and require a lot of love and attention
from their owners.
They are highly intelligent and likes to play games such as fetch and other tricks.
When bored, they are known to play with buttons and switches on household appliances.
#1 Savannah Cat Priced from $1,500 to $50,000, the most expensive
cat in the world, the Savannah, has characteristic spots and pointy ears that give it a wild
and exotic look.
The Savannah was crossbred in 1986, between a Siamese domestic cat and a Serval, which
is a large-eared African cat.
It’s sometimes confused with the so called “Ashera cat”, which was marketed by a
company called “Lifestyle Pets” as a different and new breed.
However genetic testing revealed that the so called “Ashera cat” is the same breed
as the Savannah, just commercially repackaged so it could be resold at a much higher price.
Because of its wild heritage, some countries prohibit domestic ownership and some have
even banned any type of importation.
These cats are usually compared to dogs by the owners because of their loyalty and their
tendency to follow their owners around the house.
Savannah’s are certainly dignified and majestic, but at its price tag, definitely not for every
household.
That’s all the Lifessence for today, we hope you had fun with our top 10 list of expensive
cat breeds.
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