There are many people who like Fold-eared cats, but it costs a lot of money to buy a Fold-eared cat with good appearance and pure bloodline, so many people have no choice but to give up the purchase plan. So why are Fold-eared cats so expensive? ?

As the saying goes, rare things are valuable. The reason why folded-eared cats have folded ears is caused by a genetic mutation, and this mutated gene can also cause folded-eared cats to suffer from hereditary bone diseases. In order to prevent cats from suffering from diseases, many people do not agree with breeding folded-eared cats. cat. Secondly, the breeding process of folded-eared cats is also very troublesome. Some kittens may not show the characteristics of folded ears after birth. These cats cannot participate in the competition, and some owners will not choose to buy them. Therefore, the number of folded-eared cats in the pet market There are very few, and the price will naturally not be too "people-friendly".

In addition, the prices of different fold-eared cats also vary greatly. Generally speaking, the price of American short-haired fold-eared cats is 1,200-1,300 yuan, the price of Scottish fold-eared cats is around 1,600 yuan, and the price of silver gradient fold-eared cats is 4,500 yuan. Competition-level cats are more expensive than ordinary cats. higher. To put it simply, the better the appearance, the smaller the quantity, and the purer the bloodline, the higher the price of the folded-eared cat.

What needs to be noted during the purchase process is that the ears of kittens under 3 months old have not yet been determined. Some cats with folded ears may slowly stand up later, so it is safest to choose a 6-month-old cat. And if you don’t mind spending more money to buy a pure cat, then it’s best to bring an expert who understands fold-eared cats to go shopping with you.