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Most Expensive Cat List: Top 12 Cat Breeds<\/h2>\n
Cat breeds that are mixed with wild cat species raise the price for a cat dramatically. I did not include those breeds. For comparison, the range for the most expensive dog breeds<\/strong> is from $1500 to $10,000 averaging $5000.<\/p>\n Six of the most expensive cat breeds listed below have a minimum price of $1000, whereas the other six have minimum prices ranging from $500 to $900.<\/p>\n Most of the prices are from Cats Breed List<\/strong> unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The price for a Bambino cat ranges from $1500 to $3000 with an average of $2250 per cat. I apologize if the image above is not a Bambino. It was very hard finding free photos of the Bambino, Elf, American Curl, Peterbald and Munchkin cat breeds.<\/p>\n Bambino cats are a hairless breed that weight anywhere from 5 to 9 pounds and with a lifespan of approximately 13 years.<\/p>\n These cats seem to be good no matter how you measure it. They are good with children and dogs, require little grooming and have no health issues.<\/p>\n Bambino cats are a cross between the Sphynx and Munchkin cats (see both below). They are known for their hairless body and short legs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The price range for Elf cats is $2000-$2500 with an average of $2250. They are known as lap cats and love receiving affection. Elf cats can get along with other animals like dogs. Check out Nocoatkitty.com<\/a> for info on this cat breed.<\/p>\n Grooming is required as they do have a fine down-like fur which needs to be washed. A full bath or sponge bath should be enough to remove the oils from the skin.<\/p>\n It is a cross between the Sphynx and American Curl and is a new and rare breed. This combination gives the Elf cat its hairless body and curled ears.<\/p>\n The Elf is known for having heart problems. Check with the breeder about whether this trait is in their line.<\/p>\n They are quite active so have lots of toys for them or expect them to climb everything in your home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Persian cat actually has the highest maximum price of all the cats on this list with prices ranging from $900 up to $3500 (avg. of $2080). Other names for the Persian cat are Persian Longhair, Shiraz and Shirazi.<\/p>\n This is a cat that is from Iran, weighs in at 9-14 pounds and has a lifespan of 14+ years. Unfortunately, this cat comes with some baggage along with the high price tag.<\/p>\n They are not good with children or dogs, are low energy and high maintenance when it comes to grooming. But the biggest problem is that they have a lot of health issues so veterinary costs will be high.<\/p>\n When it comes to grooming Persian cats, it should be done daily as they shed a lot<\/em>. Daily grooming will also help you detect health problems early.<\/p>\n Although they are not good with children or dogs, they are one of the most popular breeds as they gentle and easy-going. They can get along with children who are gentle with them and dogs that leave them alone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The British Shorthair cat may be more affordable if you can find one at the low range of $500, but the maximum you could pay is $2000. Other prices I\u2019ve seen are $800, $1000 and $1500 with the average being ~ $1,750 per cat.<\/p>\n Nicknames for the British Shorthair cat include the English cat, Highlander, Highlander Straight & Britannica (the Brit). These are larger cats that weight in at 12-20 pounds with a lifespan of 12-17 years.<\/p>\n They are kid and dog-friendly with moderate energy levels and grooming needs. They are generally healthy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Exotic Shorthair has a minimum price of $1500 and a max of $2000, the average is $1750.<\/p>\n These cats weigh in at 7-14 pounds with a life expectancy of 12-15 years. Like the Persian, they are gentle cats with a great disposition. As a result, they are friendly with other cats, dogs, and children.<\/p>\n The Exotic is a cross breed between the Persian, American Shorthair and other shorthair cat breeds.<\/p>\n They have moderate grooming needs but they are known for constant shedding. This breed has a lot of health conditions, so extra money for vet care is needed. The Exotic Shorthair cat is ranked #1 in popularity even though they have health problems.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Price ranges for a Sphynx cat can be as low as $1,000 all the way up to $2,300. The average price is a little over $1,700. Other names for the Sphynx are Canadian Hairless and Canadian Sphynx.<\/p>\n They weigh 6 to 12 pounds and can live up to 14 years. The Sphynx is another one of the \u201chairless\u201d cat breeds.<\/p>\n This extremely rare breed has a lot going for it. They are good with other pets, children, low maintenance (occasional grooming needs) and are generally very healthy.<\/p>\n Sounds like a great cat but without any fur, except for the \u201cpeach fuzz\u201d covering their skin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here is another cat breed with a wide range of prices. The cheapest price I\u2019ve seen for a Main Coon cat is $800 with the highest price of $2,500 (Average = $1,600).<\/p>\n My cat Little Rascal looks like a Maine Coon, though he is a medium hair cat. You may hear this cat called by a number of different nicknames: Snowshoe cat, Coon cat, Maine cat, Maine shag, or American Longhair. Another great nickname is \u201cthe gentle giants\u201d.<\/p>\n They are on the bigger side weighing in between 14 and 18 pounds with a life expectancy of 12-15 years. Maine Coon cats are good with other pets as well as children and are very outgoing and sociable.<\/p>\n You will have to groom them given the long fur (expect them to shed a lot) and have no major health issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The American Curl also have a wide range in prices, from $800 all the way to $3,000 though the average is closer to $1,500 or $1,600.<\/p>\n This is a medium haired cat that is on the small size weighing between 5 to 10 pounds. Their life expectancy is 12-16 years.<\/p>\n They are known for distinctive backward curled ears. And like a lot of cats in this list, they also are great with children, dog-friendly, low maintenance, and have overall great health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Peterbald cat price ranges from $800 to $2,000 with an average price of around $1,600. I found the prices from Shamira Cattery<\/a> in Oregon, USA.<\/p>\n These are a hairless cat breed that resembles the Oriental cat with a wedge-shaped head. The lifespan for Peterbald cats is 12-15 years and they weigh anywhere from 7 to 14 pounds.<\/p>\n Like all bald cats, you will need to bathe Peterbalds every few weeks to a month. They are very social and get along with dogs and other cats. Note though, that they can be quite vocal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prices for the Munchkin cat range from $1,000 to $2,000 averaging $1,500. The name Munchkin fits quite well since they weigh in at 5-9 pounds. You can expect these little kitties to live 10 to 15 years.<\/p>\n They are good with children, dogs, and other cats. You also won\u2019t have any major health issues with Munchkins but they do not require a lot of grooming.<\/p>\n Munchkin cats are known to be very sociable and energetic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Siberian cats average $1,500 with a range from $800 to $2,000. These are big cats as they can weigh up to 17 pounds or larger. Their lifespan is 11-15 years.<\/p>\n They are generally healthy and get along with other pets. Grooming is minimal though you may need to brush them given their medium length fur and their triple coats.<\/p>\n Even though they are large cats, they are very energetic and agile. Expect them to jump and climb on everything they can.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The last on the most expensive cat list is the Khao Manee cat averaging $1,400 with a price range of $900-$2,000. These cats come in one color: white. And their eye color is blue, green, gold or sometimes, with two different colored eyes.<\/p>\n Note that white cat breeds often can be deaf, so that is something to consider. You only need to brush them once a week.<\/p>\n The Khao Manee are smaller cats that weigh 8 and 10 pounds, lives 10-12 years, and are good with children and other pets.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First, you need to decide which breed(s) of cat you are interested in adopting. I cannot provide a list of breeders for every breed because that list would be too long.<\/p>\n The best place to start is The Cat Fanciers Association and its Cat Breeder Referral Service<\/a>. Also, take a look at their About<\/a> and Our History<\/a> pages for more information about this non-profit association.<\/p>\n So if you have the money and the need for a purebred cat, then this list is a good start. Personally, I prefer to pay $75 to rescue a cat from a local shelter, but then I can\u2019t afford a purebred cat.<\/p>\n Take a look at my article on Pet Adoption Locations in Philadelphia<\/a> if you are interested in adopting a cat. I list all the adoption locations in Philly. If you are not from Philadelphia, I have links to sites like Pet Finder<\/a> that will help you locate a kitty for adoption in your area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To find the most expensive cat, I found prices for 70 different cat breeds. 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![\"The](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sphynx-bambino-elf-300x225.jpg\")
#2 Most Expensive Cat: Elf ($2000-$2500)<\/h3>\n
#3 Persian ($900-$3500)<\/h3>\n
![\"One](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/persian-cat-300x259.jpg\")
<\/p>\n#4 British Shorthair ($500-$2000)<\/h3>\n
![\"British](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/british-shorthair-cat.jpg\")
<\/p>\n#5 Exotic Shorthair ($1500-$2000)<\/h3>\n
![\"Exotic](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/exotic-shorthair.jpg\")
<\/p>\n#6 Sphynx ($1000-$2300)<\/h3>\n
![\"Sphynx](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sphynx-cat-269x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\n#7 Maine Coon ($800-$2,500)<\/h3>\n
![\"Maine](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maine-coon-cat-300x255.jpg\")
<\/p>\n#8 American Curl ($800-$3,000)<\/h3>\n
#9 Peterbald ($800-$2,000)<\/h3>\n
#10 Munchkin ($1,000-$2,000)<\/h3>\n
#11 Siberian ($800-$2,000)<\/h3>\n
![\"Siberian](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/siberian-cat.jpg\")
<\/p>\n#12 Most Expensive Cat: Khao Manee ($900-$2,000)<\/h3>\n
![\"Khao](\"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/khao-manee-2.jpg\")
<\/p>\nFinding a Cat Breeder<\/h3>\n
Summary<\/h2>\n