Cats are a much-loved pet. There are very diverse types of cats, some are expensive but others are affordable.
So, what are the most expensive types of cats in the world? Find the answer in the following review.
List of the Most Expensive Cats in the World
As a much-loved pet, the price of cats continues to increase every day. chattersource.com in 2021 stated that there are at least five types of cats with the most expensive prices in the world. Here’s a list of what you need to know.
1. Ashera
The first expensive cat in the world is Ashera. This cat has a selling price of around US$ 125,000 or around Rp. 1.8 billion at the exchange rate (Rp. 14,257). Ashera is a genetically engineered cat that has a beautiful body shape.
This cat is not a pure breed, but has genes from house cats, Asian leopard cats, to African breeds. As a result, this cat resembles a small leopard that many people like.
2. Savannah
The next most expensive type of cat in the world is the Savannah with a price of approximately US$ 25,000. The Savannah is the result of mixing the domestic Persian cat and the African big cat. Therefore, Savannah has a larger body than ordinary cats.
In fact, the Guinness World Records crowned the Savannah as the longest cat breed in the world with a body length of around 44 cm. This type of cat is very popular in the United States.
3. Khao Manee
Another expensive cat is the Khao Manee at around US$11,000. This cat comes from Thailand.
The Khao Manee cat is an ancient cat that has existed for hundreds of years. The characteristics of this cat are that it has short fur and white, blue or gold eyes. This cat is quite friendly with humans, so it is very suitable as a pet at home.
4. Bengal
Bengal cats are also an expensive type of cat. The price of the most expensive cat in the world is around US $ 10,000. This cat is the third descendant of a cross between an American shorthair cat and an Asian leopard cat.
5. Toyger
The most expensive type of cat in the world is the Toyger with a price of around US$ 5000. This cat is the result of a cross between a domestic cat and a Bengal. This cat was created by cat breeder, Judy Sugden at EEYAAS Cattery, a cattery in the United States.
