Known as a lucky charm, this shorthair breed originates from Russia. It became known to the world sometime in the late 19th Century. The only mystery is how it took so long for the world to catch on to its beautiful feline beauty.
Asking price: $400 - $2,000
Serengeti cat
Unlike a typical tabby, this stunning cat weighs up to 26 lbs and has wondrously long legs. It actually originated in California in 1994.
Asking price: $600 - $2,000
Elf cat
This Elf cat is sure expensive at $2,000! And that doesn't even include the free jersey or bed sheet it so obviously needs! First bred in America in 2006, these cats always surprise people with their friendly and curious manners.
Asking price: $2,000
Toyger
This gorgeous animal has such a fun name, but the original breeder has said that he actually bred it in order to raise awareness about the dangerous plight of real wild tigers. It's incredible to see that someone could have actually bred such a dead ringer for the real thing! Who doesn't want their own little toyger?
Asking price: $500 - $3,000
American Curl
When a kitten of this Californian breed reaches its 10th day of life, its ears curl back like little horns. It's funny how nature throws up these interesting little mutations.
Asking price: $1,000 - $3,000
Bengal cat
The Bengal cat is a real class act. It was originally born from the union between an Asian Leopard cat and a common domestic cat. So if you want to adopt your own miniature leopard - and one that can actually swim - a few grand of your hard earned dollars will do the trick for you.
Asking price: $1,000 - $4,000
Safari
Bred from the coming together of a simple domestic with a South America wild Geoffroy's cat in America in the '70s, this rare breed was actually conceived in order to combat Leukemia. The adult will weigh an average of 24 lbs.
Asking price: $4,000 - $8,000