3. The Bengal ($10,000):
The Bengal cat is a domestic cat that was deliberately bred to resemble a wild jungle cat. The exact origins of the breed are not known. However, the first mention of a domestic cat crossed with an Asian Leopard cat was in 1889. The first officially confirmed cat that was a hybrid of an Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat was in 1934. These cats are called the Bengal cat because the taxonomic name of an Asian leopard is the bengalensis. The characteristics of the Bengal cat include a white belly, large markings, and a body shape that is similar to, but smaller than, an Asian leopard cat. It is recommended that those who want a Bengal cat for their home should buy a fourth-generation cat as these have a temperament similar to a domestic cat. The first-generation Bengals are usually kept for breeding purposes as they have a wilder nature.
2. The Ashera ($125,000):
The most expensive of all the cat breeds to buy is the Ashera cat. Like the Savannah cat, this breed is a hybrid of a domestic cat and a serval. The Ashera cat is undoubtedly a very popular cat, either due to their slender and beautiful figure, their quiet and silent character or the exorbitant price of those who created them. The Ashera cat was a type of hybrid cat marketed by the controversial company Lifestyle Pets. The hybrid cat breed was allegedly a cross between the African serval, the Asian leopard cat, and a domestic housecat. The truth though — discovered with the aid of DNA testing — was that the “Ashera” cats were simply Savannah cats which were bought from a different breeder and then resold. The difference is that for the Ashera, the African leopard was also thrown into the breeding mix. This makes it one of the rarest and most desirable breeds of cat of them all. However, owning one of these creatures comes at a huge cost, so they are not available to the masses. They are one of the newest cat breeds to have been developed and Lifestyle Pets lay claim to the development of this breed. They have both spots and stripes, pointed ears, and elegant features. Despite its wild genetics, the Ashera cat has been specifically bred so it is sutiable for living in a domestic environment. The Ashera cat is larger than a conventional cat: they can reach a height of one and a half meters (4.9 ft) and weigh between 12 and 15 kilograms (26 and 33lbs).
1. The Sphynx Cat ($1200):
The Sphynx cat is a breed that breeders began developing during the 1960s and in the following decade the inclusion of two hairless breeds of North American cats into the breeding pool led to the breed as it is known today. The most distinctive characteristic of the Sphynx is its lack of coat, although they do have a fine layer of hair over their skins. The skin is soft to touch and is the color that their coat would be if they had fur, including any markings. They also have distinctive facial features, including a wedge-shaped head, prominent cheekbones, large ears, a round abdomen, large paw pads, a thin tail, and a muscular body. This breed is intelligent, affectionate, curious, and energetic.
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