Top 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in the World

10Peterbald

Peterbald: $1,700-$5,000

The Peterbald is a cat breed of Russian origin. The breed has only been around for 30 years makes her quite rare and one of the most expensive cat breeds in the world.

They come in all colors and markings. Like Sphynx cat, this breed has little to no hair, but they are slightly larger and more active than their bald buddies. They are medium vocal and tend to follow their owners and want to be with them. Peterbalds typically live in harmony with other cats and pets, and also with children.

9Persian cat

Persian Cat: $1,800-$5,000 (white)

Persians have become one of the most popular cat breeds in America. They’re a beautiful and majestic breed, and the expensive price you pay to get one will reflect the love people have for these cats.

Persian cats are an expensive cat breed in general, but the white Persian cat is more coveted than any other color. And the expensive price reflects the rarity and beauty of the white Persian cat.

8Toyger

Toyger cat: $2,000-$5,000

This low-maintenance cat breed is a true mini tiger. They are actually a cross between a striped Domestic Shorthair and a Standard Bengal Tabby, Although Toygers are medium-sized cats, they have a strong, long, and muscular body with wide shoulders and a rolling gate of much bigger cats.

The Toyger cat price usually depends on the quality of the cat that you want to purchase. The average price of 3,000 dollars is the least of your problems as the chances to get one of these tigers are slim to none. Their breeders still want to replicate the cat to look as close to a tiger as possible and for that reason, the cat breed is still in development.

7Safari cat

Safari cat: $4,000-$8,000

The Safari Cat is counted among the rarest cat breeds. This breed is a cross between Geoffroy’s Cat and a domestic cat and it's thought that there are only 70 individual cats in the whole world. Because it's so extremely rare the price tag of 4,000 - 8,000 dollars kinda makes sense.

This stunning and expensive cat breed was developed in the U.S. in the 70s for leukemia research by Washington State University. The reason why it's extremely rare nowadays is that there are issues with fertility in male cats.

6Sphynx cat

Sphynx cat: $3,000-$10,000

The Sphynx cat is a breed of cat known for its lack of coat (fur). They are sociable, friendly, intelligent, and make great pets if you can find them.

If you’ve ever wanted to own a Sphynx cat, chances are you’ll need to put up quite a bit of cash to get one. Some breeders charge between $30,00 – $10,000 for rare color or higher quality Sphynx cats.

5Bengal cat

Bengal cat: $5,000-$10,000 (F1)

Although some people believe that this is actually a small Bengal tiger, the origin of this up to $10,000 cat breed is not as interesting. They were bread from Asian Leopard Cat and a domestic cat to make a cat breed with wild markings and temperament of your typical house cat.

Although you'd think that they're bigger than a normal cat, they are in fact similarly sized. This popular cat breed can be trained fairly easily as it's more dog-like and fairly intelligent and active. They are an energetic breed that needs much exercise and plays.

4Chausie

Chausie: $8,000-$10,000 (F1)

Chausie was first acknowledged as an official domestic cat breed in 1995 but the first hybrids may have been born a couple of thousand years earlier in Egypt. Chausie is a crossbreed between the jungle cat (Felis chaus), and a domestic cat after all.

These cats are always on the move and are very athletic, intelligent, and super-curious. If you don't want Chausie to get aggressive and destructive, you'll have to play with it for much longer than you normally would with your average cat. They can actually range anywhere from $8,000 all the way up to $10,000 (F1).

3Khao Manee

Khao Manee: $7,000-$11,000

Khao Manee or Khao Plort or Diamond Eye is a rare cat breed from Thailand that has an ancient ancestry dating back as far as hundreds of years. Their defining characteristic is the extremely white, close-lying coat and gold, blue, and even odd-eyed eye combinations.

This beautiful breed is obviously well-known in Thailand but was only recently accepted by western breeders and associations. Because of their rareness and the cost of importing, a Khao Manee kitten from a reputable breeder can set you back somewhere between $7,000–$11,000.

2Savannah cat

Savannah cat: $16,000-$25,000 (F1)

This cross between a serval and a domestic cat has garnered a lot of attention since the 2000s. And, although it's the largest of cat breeds, it looks much bigger than its actual weight is.

Their long and graceful body has an exotic and wild appearance with their head being slightly longer than it is wider. They are very smart and can quickly and easily learn dog tricks.

If the price tag of up to 25,000 dollars doesn't detract you, strict ownership laws in some States might.

1Ashera

Ashera: $22,000-$125,000

The Ashera can cost as much as a whopping $125,000 because it is an extremely rare breed, the Ashera is the most expensive cat in the world!

This so-called designer cat was created by a California biotech company aptly called Lifestyle Pets and is a mix between an Asian Leopard, African Serval, and a domesticated cat. It can weigh up to 30 lb and costs from 22,000 dollars with a hypoallergenic version available from 28,000 dollars.

This mini-leopard is said to be exotic looking but with a temperament of a domestic cat. According to the company, Ashera can easily be led on a leash, be very vocal, and even open doors.