With costs of up to $100,000 or even more (Rs 85 lakh or above), Ashera cats are considered to be the costliest breed in the world. This is because it is a rare breed that was created by crossing an Asian leopard cat, an African serval, and a domestic house cat.
Allerca Lifestyle Pets, an United States based business that specializes in unique and rare cat breeds, introduced Ashera cats to the public’s attention in 2006. Claiming to be a cross between an Asian leopard cat, an African serval, and a domestic house cat, they were promoted as a hybrid and hypoallergenic breed. But according to experts,the breeding practices used to produce these cats are not transparent or supported by concrete data.
Experts believe that the Ashera cat breed is a marketing ploy to promote expensive hybrid cats rather than an original breed. Indeed, characteristics linked to Savannah cats have been found through DNA That’s why No official cat association recognizes the Ashera cat.This ‘luxury’ cat breed The Ashera Cat is Priced Exorbitantly.
An extended, slender, and light physique, together with well-proportioned limbs, make the Ashera Cat a beautiful cat. The head is somewhat small in relation to the body and has a triangular shape with a pointed muzzle. With a broad base and a prominent tip, the ears are rather huge. The eyes are often honey-colored or green, tiny, and closely spaced. It has a thick, proportional tail.Adult weight of this cat breed is around 10–25 lbs. Height of adults is around 12 to 16 in.Average life span 12–20 years.
Even though their origins are controversial, the cats sold as Asheras have incredibly stunning physical characteristics that continue to enthrall cat lovers all around the world.
