Top 5 Most Costly Cat Breeds. You Won't Believe These Price Tags
June 18, 2016
There are a lot of folks out there that are willing to drop a boat-load of cash for a feline companion. But you may not realize just how pricy some feline breeds are going for these days. Check out the top 5 most costly cat breeds. You won’t believe their price tags!
The Soft Sphynx Is Super Expensive
It’s certainly not its luxurious coat that is running up the price tag on this feline species, because the Sphynx is hairless…although, it does have very soft skin. This alien-in-appearance feline enjoys being around its human companion, is extremely intelligent and is welcoming to all people and animals alike. However, it isn’t cheap. On the lower-side of the price range, you could be looking at around $300, but for a show-quality Sphynx, potential pet parents could pay upwards of $3,000!
The Manx Might Break Those Banks
Known for its varying tail lengths, the Manx breed enjoys a good game of fetch, and even though it has an unusual gait (known as the Manx Hop) this cat is an exceptional jumper. The hefty price tag on the Manx could be in part due to the careful and selective breeding that has to go into each pairing. This is because of this cat’s higher-than-average mortality rate and physical deformities that commonly occur within the breed. How much is that Manx in the litter box? The low-side of the scale is $800 and can jump all the way up to $4,000.
The Pricy Peterbald
Athletic, courageous, friendly and highly intelligent are just some of the “pricy” points you can expect in the Peterbald. Although, not specified, the price variances in this breed could be due to the fact that these cats can be either completely bald, or have a very short plush coat. Regardless of the hair, the Peterbald are deeply affectionate with their special person and can also tend to be on the chatty-side. The price? This cat starts at $1,200 and works its way up to $5,000.
The Savannah…No, Elephants Are Not Included!
You may actually be able to take a trip to the wilds of Africa for what one of these show quality kitties will cost. The Savanah sports a beautifully spotted coat that is inherited from its wild roots, the African Serval. This breed is loyal, curious and very playful, but will need plenty of human interaction to keep it happy. In addition, according to experts, this cat breed is one of the healthiest with no known established heath issues. However, hold onto your catnip, as a “pet quality” Savannah will run you from $4,000 all the way up to $20 grand for a show quality feline!
The Bengal. It’s Not the Tiger
You might actually be able to purchase a tiger (if that was legal, safe or even wise) under the whopping price tag of our number one most costly cat breed. The beautiful Bengal sports a spotted coat that could give any leopard a run for its money. In addition, it is playful, charming and can be a bit "naughty" due to its inquisitive nature. Unfortunately, for this jungle-like cat, pet parents can look at shelling out around $1,000 for a purely pet quality cat, reaching upwards of $25,000 for a show quality feline!