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14 Of The Most Expansive Cats In The World

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    Norwegian Forest Cat, up to $3,000

    Norwegian Forest Cat

    This fluffball's ancestors were bred by Vikings over 2,000 years ago, with lush fur to  keep them cozy in cold forests and awesome hunting skills.

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    Himalayan cat, up to $1,300.

    Himalayan cat

    Although it looks a little like a Persian cat, the blue eyes and colorpoint coloring is characteristic of a Himalayan. Bred in the US in the 1950s, these cats are friendly, calm and obedient.

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    Scottish Fold, up to $1,500.

    Scottish Fold Cat

    Scottish Folds have the cutest ears of all cats which, as the name suggests, look like they've folded over, the result of a genetic mutation. These clever cats are very sociable and playful, and they're known for standing on their hind legs to watch the world go by.

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    Peterbald, up to $1,200

    Cat Peterbald

    Also known as the Petersburg Sphynix, this cat was first bred in Russia in 1994. They can be bald of fuzzy, and they're sociable and calm in nature and very easy to train.

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    American Curl, up to $3,000

    Cat American Curl

    This California-bred cat remains small — it's hard to tell a kitten from a full-grown adult — and when they're around 10 days old their ears begin to turn back, like tiny little horns.

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    Egyptian Mau, up to $1,500.

    Cat - Egyptian Mau

    They've been around since Ancient Egypt, but they haven't changed much in 3,000 years. As well as their fur, these cats actually have spotted skin.

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    Maine Coon, up to $1,500

    Cat Maine Coon

    This super-size cat is more like a small lion than a house pet, reaching up to 1.23m in length. But they're affectionate and playful, despite their giant size.

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    Elf cat, up to $2,000

    Elf Cat

    This young breed was only developed in the US in 2006. Elfs are said to be friendly, smart, mischievous, curious and devoted — even if they look a bit weird.

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    La Perm, up to $2,000

    Cat La Perm

    Bred in the 1980s in the US, these cats have distinctive curly fur (like a perm, geddit?) and they're hypoallergenic, so even people allergic to kitties can cuddle up with these fluffy pets.

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    Russian Blue, up to $2,000

    Russian Blue Cat

    These kitties originated in Russia in 1893, and are a very popular shorthair breed, possibly because they're said to bring luck the the house they live in.

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    Khao Manee, up to $11,000

    Khao Manee Cat

    First mentioned in the "Cat Book Poems" of ancient Siam in 1350, these were the favored cats of royalty and considered a symbol of luck, longevity, and wealth (which you'd need anyway to afford one).

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    Caracal, up to $10,000

    Cat Caracal

    Technically a wild cat, this breed is in danger of extinction and kitty-lovers are encouraged to buy them to preserve their species, making them a favorite for wealthy people looking for exotic pets.

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    Savannah cat, up to $22,000

    Savannah Cat

    Bred from an African Serval and a domestic cat, this leopard for your home can grow up to 33lbs and reach 1.9ft in height. They're super clever and super active, needing lots of space to play and long walks

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    Ashera, up to $100,000

    Ashera Cat

    The most exotic domestic cat in the world (and the rarest), the Ashera is a cross between a domestic cat and an Asian leopard. Stunningly beautiful — if you've got a spare $100,000 lying around.

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