Owning a Siberian cat is considered by some a form of investment. The hefty price tag usually starts at $1,200 and can skyrocket up to a whopping $4000 per kitten.
So, why are Siberian cats so expensive?
This Siberian native breed commands a high price tag due to several factors, including high demand and low supply on top of breeding, registration, vaccination, and homing expenses.
High Demand and Low Supply of Siberian Cats
Outside of their native Russia, Siberian kitties are considered rare. It is pretty hard and complex to look for a reputable breeder (TICA-certified Siberian Breeders in the US, Canada).
Responsible Siberian breeders usually set out high prices for healthy kittens in the cat market because there are a lot of processes and expenses that need to be undergone in raising purebred Siberian kittens with full registration.
Siberian cats are the national cat of Russia and have only just arrived in the United States around 1990.
They are incredibly expensive to import which makes them relatively rare outside of Europe. Despite that, the breed is immensely popular among cat fancier and breeder organizations.
Compounding the dilemma of low supply, cat lovers around the world are clamoring to own Siberian cats because of the breed’s undeniable majestic attributes with the rare and exotic status.
The demand is insanely high that many catteries and breeders have long wait lists for cat lovers attempting to own this ancient breed. (copied from https://oxfordpets.com/why-are-siberian-cats-so-expensive/)