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We’re a nation of cat lovers - with more than 10 million feline friends belonging to households across the UK.
It means they are the second most popular household pet after dogs, with a whole range of different breeds to choose from.
Acording to The International Cat Association there are 73 ‘standardised breeds’, along with a bewildering number of crosses.
Different breeds cost vastly different amounts of money, with some rarer animals commanding jaw-dropping prices.
Of course, there’s no need to shell out a fortune on a cat, with many pets available for adoption from one of the many cat rescue and rehoming centres across the UK.
That said, here are the world’s 13 most expensive breeds of cat.
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13. Russian Blue
A sleek, short-haired breed with a distinctive blue-grey coat and green eyes, the Russian Blue is intelligent, quiet, and reserved with strangers. They are hypoallergenic and relatively low-maintenance. The price tag on these cats tend to be approximately £800-£2,500. | Canva/Getty Images