Although we will never tire of recommending adoption, at least as a curiosity it is always good to know what breeds there are because unfortunately, the breeding of domestic felines is a business for many and for others a way of preserving and maintaining their standard, something that it is not free. In fact, one of the doubts that are frequently raised is that of what is the most expensive cat in the world.
If you've ever wondered too, this article is for you. Know the name of this breed, its characteristics and its price.
Which?
Well, it is, how could it be otherwise, a hybrid cat. Crossing domestic cats, African servals, and Asian leopards have given rise to a breed known as Ashera. and that it has its origin in the United States. There, at the beginning of the XNUMXst century, a team of scientists developed it through genetic manipulation in a laboratory.
How is it?
Physical characteristics
It is a cat that it can measure up to 1,5 meters and weigh between 12 and 15kg; In other words, it is a big feline ... Big and strong (imagine if a scratch from a kitten weighing 1 or 2kg already hurts, the one that an ashera puppy should do. Education -in positive- is VERY important to avoid problems ). There are four types:
- Common: it is the first to be developed. It has a cream-colored coat with brown spots.
- Hypoallergenic: it is the same as the previous one, except for the coat that does not produce allergy.
- Snowy: it is known as the »white ashera». It has a whitish coat with spots of amber color.
- Royal: it is the least known. It may have a cream-colored coat with black and orange spots or stripes.
It has a life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.
Behavior and personality
Despite his size and his look, It is an animal with a calm character that enjoys being caressed by its family. Of course, and as we said before, it is necessary to teach not bite and do not scratch from the first day he comes home, and above all dedicate time to play and even to take a walk.
What is its price?
The price of ashera is high. Depending on the type of cat that interests us, they can ask us between 14.000 and 78.000 euros. We will only find it for sale in the United States.
What do you think of the Ashera cat?