Cats are the most famous as well as popular pets. In the United States alone, about 65% of the population contains furry pets of the most diverse breeds. If we talk about Russia, then wealthy people give birth to these animals for completely different purposes. Some need a friend, some a mouse and rat hunter. There are also people who get cats, not only because of love for animals, but also because some representatives of individual breeds cost a lot of money. Such animals are an indicator of the viability of their owners.
We decided to make our rating of the most beautiful cats on the planet. For us, the criteria for assessing the beauty of the breed were popularity among pet lovers, as well as their price in the market. Consider the list of the most beautiful cat breeds on the planet.
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Sphinx
A very affectionate and kind creature that impresses with its beauty and original appearance. Of course, many people simply do not agree with the statement that the sphinxes are beautiful. Rather, they will say the opposite. But, believe me, there are many lovers of this breed.
Usually the sphinxes are bald, without a single hair on the body. The cost of the sphinx varies between $ 300- $ 3000, depending on the pedigree. The main and indispensable condition for keeping the sphinx at home is the irresistible love of a person for his pet. If you pay attention to this amazing "naked" in insufficient volume, then such an attitude can cause the sudden death of the sphinx.
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Bengal cat
It is not only one of the most beautiful cat breeds, but also one of the most expensive. Their cost is able to reach $ 2500. The animal is characterized by an exotic and quite attractive appearance. Close attention deserves the eyes. The bright orange color, as well as other shades of the brightest colors at night, can scare you with its unusual glow, and in the daytime, amaze with depth and special charm. Bengal wool is soft, pleasant to the touch and resembles silk.
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Shorthair british
The cost of a purebred kitten of this breed varies from 500 to 1.5 thousand dollars. The animal simply amazes with its incredible beauty and quite rightly is in the first places of various ratings of the most beautiful cats on the planet. These pets live mainly in the homes and apartments of America and the UK, in which the owners are engaged in breeding purebred pets for subsequent participation in various exhibitions and competitions. They are characterized by a respectable appearance, as well as good disposition.
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Blue russian
The animal is known for its caring and, despite its rather high cost, it is a favorite choice of millions of families across the planet. Their cost varies greatly, from 400 to 3 thousand dollars. A cat of this breed is like a born “nanny" for a child. Animals get along well with children, with whom they are very willing to play, and the household delight with their unusual green eyes, in which the fire never extinguishes. The coat of the pet is blue with a silver, indescribable shimmer.
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Persian
The birthplace of this long-haired handsome is the United States and the most developed megacities of Great Britain. Incredible plasticity, grace, recognizable appearance of everyone makes people delight with their tenderness and beauty. The cost of a purebred kitten of a Persian cat, and sometimes an adult pet, is in the price range from 500 to 5.5 thousand. But it's worth it, believe me! The cat of this breed is characterized by the widest color gamut. With insufficient attention, the pet may become depressed.
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Allerka
The price of only one individual of this amazing and unique breed can reach $ 6000. Such a high price, first of all, is associated with the unique property of not causing an allergic reaction at all to a person's smell, coat and other irritants. Outwardly, cats look very attractive, are characterized by affectionate as well as friendly character. True, Allerka is not yet recognized as a separate breed, and you can buy an animal only on the sites of foreign nurseries.
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Savannah
This absolutely pet at first glance resembles a characteristic representative of wildlife. The specific coloring resembles the structure of lynx or leopard hair. However, unlike wild ancestors, their growth is not so great. It should be noted that the cost of the pets of this breed can surprise even the richest animal lovers and reach a size of $ 50 thousand. This breed is very popular in America, and is rightfully one of the leaders in the ranking of the most beautiful cat breeds on the planet.
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Ashera
It can be argued that the animal is a hybrid pet that appeared in Africa. Asher is characterized by incredible quick wits regardless of age, is able to adequately respond to the situation, is very thoughtful, has the ability to listen to his master and quickly understand what is required of him. In DNA, a connection with the Savannah breed is traced, however, it is a separate species, the cost of which on the market is on average between 600 and 10 thousand dollars.
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Petersburg Sphinx (Petersburg)
It should be noted right away - the nominal price for one animal of this breed is about $ 1200. Record value was fixed at $ 5,000. This hairless cat is a very recent species, accustomed to living in a temperate climate. The blue, almond-shaped eyes of Petersburg are capable of bewitching, and the characteristic membranes on the legs are surprising in its physiological structure. This breed is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful on the planet, due to its elegance and elegance.
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Lop-eared scottish
The cost of one cat of this breed reaches 3 thousand dollars. An animal by nature is very quick-witted and curious, which strives to "plunge" into history. The pet is characterized by an innate talent for sitting on its hind legs, holding its back. An interesting and cute muzzle of an animal with pubescent ears can cause unspeakable delight and tenderness. A significant population of this breed is distributed in the UK, Canada and the USA. The pet is demanding about care and proper nutrition.
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Munchkin
Pretty unusual breed. Characterized by an average long body, it has legs that are 2-3 times shorter than that of ordinary cats, which is why they are called "dachshunds". On the appearance of the oddities do not end there. Unlike ordinary cats, which to look around, stand on their hind legs, munchkin crouches on his hips and rigidly rests his tail. Pet meows not much and not loudly. It is characterized by high mobility, quick wit, playfulness. The cost of the animal is about $ 1 thousand.
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Turkish Angora (Angora cat)
Belongs to the most ancient breeds of long-haired feline, whose homeland is Turkey. Angora pet is often confused with a Persian one, but angora is slightly smaller than a Persian, lighter, faster, slimmer and does not have a notch at the base of its nose (foot). The animal is distinguished by a lively, smart and sociable temperament. It is characterized by an even, calm disposition. The average cost of angora ranges from 300 to 700 dollars. Turkish Angora are faithful and intelligent, perfectly adapt to various living conditions.
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American curl
The American curl is characterized by a character that is a mixture of curiosity, fun, tenderness and devotion. It is distinguished by good health and ease of care. Throughout its life, the animal remains playful and inquisitive. The origin of the breed is associated with a stray cat that has been tamed. The founder of the breed is a cat with the nickname Sulamith, which has black silky hair and an unusual shape of ears. Pet price ranges from $ 500 to $ 3,000.
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Mekong Bobtail (Thai Bobtail)
The first Siamese, namely the ancestors of all the following breeds, from which the Mekong Bobtails branched off, were brought to Europe in 1884 from the capital of Siam, Krung Thep (City of Angels). A distinctive feature of these animals is longevity. The average lifespan of a bobtail is about 20-25 years, until which they remain active and fertile. There is a known case when a pair of cats at 22-23 yielded strong and healthy offspring. The cost of animals varies in the range of 700-800 dollars.
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Singapore cat
The formation of the Singapore breed occurred in Southeast Asia. Homeland is Singapore. In the USA, the animal came in 1976, where until 1981 the standard of this pet was developed, after which the breed was recognized. Representatives of this breed are characterized by small sizes (1-3 kg), very delicate, thin, silky and short hair, which is tight to the body. The price of an animal reaches 2 thousand. The pet is distinguished by grace and cheerfulness, very fond of children.
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Selkirk Rex
This breed includes two varieties - longhair and shorthair. The first Selkirk-Rex was notable for its short hair, it was crossed by the American felinologist Jerry Newman with a Persian cat, as a result of which both long-haired and short-haired kittens were born, which became the ancestors of two varieties. Selkirk-Rex has a complaisant character. Pet coat requires regular and thorough care. The average price of an animal is about $ 500.
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Abyssinian cat
An African cat that lived in what is now Ethiopia is considered the ancestor of this breed. The first Abyssinian cat brought by Captain Barrett-Lenard was called Zula. The animal is extremely strongly attached to the owner and can not stand the long loneliness. They are distinguished by high mobility and activity, they urgently need attention and affection, just like the editor of most-beauty.ru (joke). No special hair care is required. It costs a pet from 900 to 2 thousand. Prefer tactile communication verbal.
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Kimrik
As a result of breeding work in 1960 in the USA, the Kimrik breed was created on the basis of the Manx Shorthair breed. A more poetic name came from the name of Wales, given by the ancient Celts, where according to some information, there is its own kind of tailless cat. Kimry cats, unlike Manx cats, can be mated with each other. The cost of a pet can reach up to 1 thousand. Like representatives of the Manx breed, the animal is calm and obedient, moves in leaps, like a rabbit.
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American shorthair
The breed appeared thanks to immigrants who left Europe to search for a better life in America in the 1660s, taking domestic cats with their belongings. Thanks to fanatical connoisseurs-breeders, by adding the blood of local cats, a new breed was recorded. The animal is characterized by excellent health, love of jumping, endurance, as well as a bold character. The character of the pet is quick-witted, tender, affectionate and has the instinct of a hunter. Kittens of this breed can be purchased for 50-500 dollars.
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Toyger
This breed is still at the development stage and was recognized only in the 1990s. The goal of breeders is to create a cat that looks like a tiger. Toyger is a designer cat breed. It was developed and developed with the realities of today's life in order to be a friend and companion for the owner. It is characterized by a soft, kind and playful character with the appearance of a tiger, not able to leave anyone indifferent. The animal is very mobile and sociable. Pet price ranges from $ 1 to $ 3 thousand.
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Snow shu (snow shoe)
The breed appeared as a result of a cross between a Siamese cat and a spotted short-haired American beauty. By 1980, the breed had its own standard. A characteristic feature of animals is white paws, a white spot on the chest and a strip of the same color on the face. The pet is very gentle, charming, affectionate, affectionate, and never shows over-agitation or nervousness. Snow-shu everywhere accompanies his owners, with whom he would not mind playing. Kind and tolerant of children. The price of an animal is from 500 to 800 dollars.
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Burmilla
Burmilla was bred in 1981 in the UK due to the random crossing of the Persian chinchilla and burmese, which led to the appearance of charming kittens having a shaded silver color. This breed was recognized by the GCCF in 1989, and FIFe in 1994. The pet has a balanced character, does not show aggressiveness in the company of other cats, loves to play with all kinds of objects. Permanent hair combing is required. The cost of the animal varies from 800 to 4 thousand dollars.
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Ragdoll
The breed belongs to the semi-long-haired and was bred in the late 1960s in the United States. As you can conclude from the name of the breed "rag doll", the animal is soft, affectionate and very supple. Owners of pets of this breed claim that they are able to replace children in the family. They are quick-witted and playful. Very affectionate, can easily get along with other pets. In case of danger, they hide because they are not able to defend themselves. The price of an animal can reach 2 thousand dollars.
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Siberian cat
As the name implies, the breed was bred in Russia. In 1992, the breed was recognized by FIFe. The character of the “Siberian” is independent, they make excellent hunters. At home, this is an affectionate, imposing creature that is able to remove any stress from its owner. They are very mobile, playful, affectionate, hardy and unpretentious. Just get used to the toilet. However, sometimes they show restlessness and willfulness. They do not always respond to attention with affection. The cost of a pet is 500-600 dollars.
Finally
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