There are few animals more popular than cats - and it is easy to understand why.
Coming in various shapes and sizes, cats are simply one of the most adorable and treasured creatures we humans have even known - so it is easy to see why so many get obsessed.
However, in a world of beautiful kitty cats, these 9 breeds stand out above the rest when it comes to cost according to financesonline.com.
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat does have their own personality and individual needs – including medical, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home. Please be aware of this if adopting a cat.
However, in a world of beautiful kitty cats, these 9 breeds stand out above the rest when it comes to cost according to financesonline.com.
![The popular Persian is much loved for its short muzzle and long hair. This breed has been known to fetch as much as $5,500.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmIyZmViOTY0LTJjNjMtNDEyOC1hNTI1LTAyNDhlNWIxOGY0Yzo4OTQ5NjNjNy01ZWVmLTQ5Y2ItOGI5OC0yMzc4Y2QwMDAyM2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Persian
The popular Persian is much loved for its short muzzle and long hair. This breed has been known to fetch as much as $5,500.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![Costing a reported $3,000, the Russian Blue is a calm and affectionate cat that has a very sweet temperament.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ1MGFkZjljLTA1MzQtNDBkNy05MTZlLWQwYTRiMjE4MGRmNToxZGFkMDQ0OS1mZTU2LTQ5OWQtOWI5MS0wMDYxOWYyNWMyNzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Russian Blue
Costing a reported $3,000, the Russian Blue is a calm and affectionate cat that has a very sweet temperament.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![The hairless cat breed, the Sphynx, can cost upwards of $3,000 and is popular for its loving, energetic personality and love of showing-off to its human owners.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjM4YjRiZWJjLWJjNzUtNDMxNS05ZmM4LWE0ZTFlZDdjYmY2YjowMjA0YjkxYy0yZjY2LTQ3ZDItYTdlYS1hOTE0OWNlOTZkMDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Sphynx
The hairless cat breed, the Sphynx, can cost upwards of $3,000 and is popular for its loving, energetic personality and love of showing-off to its human owners.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
![Independent, but also very loving, the American Wirehair cat breed has a calm, sweet and loving personality and can cost up to $1,200.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjg3OWNmYWE1LTliNjctNGUyMy1iOWVmLWRkNmJhMzcyNGQwMTplZmRiZTI4Zi00MzBhLTRmNmYtOTc2MC00MGYwY2Q1MGQyZjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. American Wirehair
Independent, but also very loving, the American Wirehair cat breed has a calm, sweet and loving personality and can cost up to $1,200.Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro