17 Amazing cat breeds that cost a real fortune

It is impossible not to love cats. These animals can be absolutely unpredictable, devilishly funny and immensely loving.

Cats, unlike dogs, remained almost the same throughout the ages. Their breeds are not so numerous, and all of them are easily recognizable by their specific silhouette. Of course, any owner has no doubts that his proper cat is the most precious one. But there are some breeds that really cost a whole fortune!

Norwegian forest cat: 500-3000 dollars

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Scottish fold: 170-1500 dollars

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Peterbald cat: 350-1200 dollars

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Egyptian Mau: 400-1500 dollars

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Maine Coon: 500-1500 dollars

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LaPerm: 170-2000 dollars

 

The Russian Blue: 350-2000 dollars

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Serengeti (a cross between Bengal and Oriental Shorthair): 500-2100 dollars

Elf Cat (a cross between Sphynx and American Curl): from 2100 dollars

 

Toyger: 400-3000 dollars

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American Curl: 800-3000 dollars

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Bengal cat: 800-3500 dollars

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Khao Manee: 6000-11000 dollars

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Chausie: 6700-9100 dollars

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Caracal cat: 6000-9200 dollars

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Savannah cat (a cross between a serval and a domestic cat)

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Ashera (hypoallergenic breed, introduced in 2007): the price of first kittens was about 20 000 dollars. Later it turned out that they that they actually are classical Savannah cats

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