Cats can be categorized into 2 basic groups: the undomesticated cat and the domesticated cat. The undomesticated cats are the beautiful wild cats such as tigers, lions, jaguar,s and leopards. Here, however, we are focusing on the domesticated range of cats, which are typically the small, furry carnivorous mammals that we call our furrbabies! The cats that some folks commonly refer to as house cats.
There are over 90 breeds of domestic cats. Listed here are the 8 most expensive cat breeds in the world, listed in reverse order of their higher-end price. But don’t get your pocketbook out just yet…
8. The Maine Coon
The Maine Coon Cat is a domestic breed of cat that has a broad, strong chest, eyes that are wide-set, and ears that are large. They come in different colors and have a plush coat and long tails.
They are also easygoing and gentle, make great pets, and relate well with children. A Maine Coon will set you back about 1,000 USD.
7. British Shorthair Cat
The British Shorthair Cat is an even-tempered and quiet breed of cat. They are very faithful to their owners and love to maintain a low profile. They are powerful, compact, and have a wide, round head and face.
They are also known for their vigor and health. You can expect to pay somewhere between 500 USD and 1,500 USD for a British Shorthair.
6. Sphynx Cat
The Sphynx cat has a skin that is extremely soft and hairless. They are curious, intelligent, love their owners, and are very friendly. They relate well with dogs and love to welcome visitors.
They enjoy playing with toys and are very active. A Sphynx will set you back 300 USD to 3,000 USD.
5. Russian Blue Cat
The Russian Blue Cat is known for its good looks, its shyness, and its silky and dense double coat. It is easy to train the Russian Blue Cat, which naturally behaves properly. The cat has eyes that are a brilliant green that can range from apple-green to deep jade to a bluish-green.
They love chasing toys around and getting attention. The Russian Blue will cost about 350 USD to 3,000 USD.
4. Scottish Fold Cat
The Scottish Fold Cat is an intelligent and loyal cat that adapts easily to strangers and new environments. The easiest way to recognize a Scottish Fold cat is through its ears, which are folded. Their ears are straight at birth, but fold by the time they are about 3 weeks old. Irrespective of the fold, however, their ears function fully.
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They often bond with one person in the house and are very playful. A Scottish Fold will cost between 500 USD and 3,000 USD.
3. Peterbald
The Peterbald cat is a Russian cat that sometimes has no hair. Some others have a plush, short coat. The Peterbald gets along well with dogs and other breeds of cat. Peterbald cats are friendly, curious, athletic, very intelligent, and have a medium size.
They love to talk with their owners, are very vocal, and love to meet their owners at the door. They cost between 1,200 USD and 5,000 USD.
2. Manx Cat
The Manx cat is a very lovely and friendly cat that is very active and loves having fun. The Manx cat also relates well with other domestic animals. The cats are brilliant jumpers and love to play jumping games.
These cats have a reputation for their unusual gait and for not having a tail. The cost of the cat ranges from 800 USD to 4,000 USD.
1. Bengal Cat
The Bengal Cat is a breed of cat that has a wild look. The Bengal cat is descended from the Leopard, and a house pet should be no less than 4 generations from the Leopard. They are reputed to be docile, friendly, and lovable, just like other domestic cats.
They are not scared of water, love swimming, and love being part of the family. The Bengal cats cost between 1,000 USD and 25,000 USD. Wow! A Bengal can cost more than my first house did! But that was a long time ago…:)
Now, before you take out a mortgage on your house to buy one of these cats, there is a way you can get them for a lot less. This article is about how to get those super-expensive Bengal cats for less, but it would apply to any of the expensive breeds.
That’s so very cute
I like my tiger kitty just fine
The best breed is ‘shelter’ and they are much cheaper!☺
Helen, I whole-heartedly agree!
I agree.
One of my adopted shelter kittens is a purebred Russian Blue.
The most expensive kitties I’ve ever had have been feral, lost/abandoned or shelter adopted special needs kitties. Two of them are in my lap as I post this. My current crop (I volunteer in a kitten nursery, so I get “sneak previews” of the more difficult ones to get adopted) of seven range are four months, two six month olds, one 22 months, one almost 2 year old, and two sisters who are 33 months old. I have two shy/fearful sisters who were 4th of July orphans, a congenital heart defect kitty who wasn’t expected to survive to three months of age (her second birthday will be in a couple of weeks 😀 <3 ), a starvation/malnourished/chronic GI issues Russian Blue kitten and her seemingly well adjusted buddy (except for his need to live up my nostril and be petted 24/7) all from the kitten nursery, plus a former feral who is exceptionally shy and food passive (not a good thing to be as a feral in a colony), and my most recent expensive "free" kitten, a little Calico girl I found a month ago in a Home Depot parking lot as an undersized 11 week old.
The vet bills can run up, and a couple of times, I didn't eat so they could, but they're worth every penny and more. When I come home, I have seven pairs of adoring eyes and seven warm, soft bodies come up to me wanting to be held and petted. They are among the most loving and affectionate cats I've ever known.
Good for you Michael Mitchell! Also good to know you really can get expensive/purebred kittens at the shelters!!
Those are some lucky kitties to have you Michael! And that definitely shines a different light on what we would call an expensive cat! Plus, I’m laughing about the one that wants to “live up [your] nostril” – I used to have a dog like that (miss you Pepperoni). She slept not just on my bed, but with her head on the pillow, next to me, and I used to say that if she could, she would climb into my mouth to get closer. LOL. She was a real cuddle-bug. Bless your heart for taking in your special needs kitties <3
Yup
Who else loves cute kittens
totally correct 🙂
who else loves this ?
Kittens Whiskers Yes you can. I have a beautiful cat that ‘rescued’ me from a local shelter.
“A maine coon will set you back 1,000 dollars” – and worth every pennie!