Actually, that's barely anything! These cats are extremely rare, and she has been the first ever to work on this new breed for TICA. They should be selling for at least 10 thousand IMO. It is TICA policy to charge what is deemed appropriate, and this is definitely appropriate in this case. These are very very rare cats, and it will take years to come up with an exceptable "standard". It will take a long time for this breed to become domestic, and will take a lot of work to get there.Originally Posted by Jessika
They're beautiful, I will agree, but how can anyone justify charging upwards of $4-$8k for a cat if it isn't only for profit?? Plus she wants to declaw them... It's a shame.I will agree she sounds more reputable than most breeders, though, but I still can't fathom charging $4-$8k for a kitten when an entire litter shouldn't cost you anywhere near that much in vet bills.
As far as declawing, they most definitely should be declawed. Until they are a recognized domestic breed, all babies should be declawed. They will have the personality of a caracal, and not the safest cat to have around. I don't know if you've seen caracals in person, but they are huge, and not as friendly as a serval. They have a habit of being flighty and even a gentle "I'm trying to get away put me down I don't want to be held" can lead to some nasty wounds. They are not a cat for just anyone, hence the price tag.
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