The Ashera cat is the world’s most expensive cat breed, with prices reaching up to $100,000 or more. This is due to its rarity and the fact that it is a hybrid breed, created by crossing an African serval, an Asian leopard cat, and a domestic house cat.
The Ashera cat is known for its wild, exotic appearance and large size, and is considered a status symbol among cat lovers. Additionally, because of the breeding process, the breeding of Ashera cats is not very common and is only done by a few breeders, which also contributes to its extremely high cost.
Why is Ashera such a rare and expensive cat?
The Ashera looks like it is part wild cat, too; physically, this cat is much larger than your average cat, standing at 4–5 feet tall and weighing up to 33 pounds. Because these animals are sterile, you can only purchase them from a laboratory where they are bred. Since only a handful of Ashera cats are bred each year, you will have a truly unique pet if you are willing to cough up the money to purchase one.
The hidden costs of an Ashera cat
Your breeder may include certain services in the initial purchase price, such as microchipping and vaccinations. Still, there are several supplies you will need to purchase before bringing your Ashera cat home. Determine what kind of food and litter box you will buy. Most domestic cat breeds will use a litter box in the home, but the Ashera may be simply too large. Because the Ashera is so big, you may want to consider purchasing a harness and leash and taking it out for walks instead.
Depending on what medical costs are included in the purchase price, the price of buying the initial supplies you need to properly care for an Ashera cost will likely start at around $950.
Make sure you invest in a designer bowl that separates your new kitten’s food from its water, in case no one told you…
DISCLOSURE: Mother City Cats support the “adopt, don’t shop” movement, which encourages humans to adopt cats from shelters rather than buying them from feline breeders. This is because there are millions of homeless cats in shelters around Cape Town who need loving homes, and by adopting one, you are giving them a second chance at life.
