What is the rarest cat in the world?

The Sokoke Cat
The Sokoke cat is said to be the rarest cat in the world. Rather than being a man-created breed, the Sosoke is a naturally occurring, tiny wildcat that can be found only in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Preserve in Kenya (Africa).
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What is the rarest exotic cat?

We Bet You Haven't Heard of These 15 Rare Cat Breeds
  • Korat. The Korat breed of cat has left its mark in ancient history. ...
  • Ragamuffin. The Ragamuffin breed is a relatively new breed, having been introduced in 2003. ...
  • Sokoke. ...
  • Minskin. ...
  • American Bobtail. ...
  • Burmese. ...
  • Chartreux. ...
  • Cornish Rex.
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What breed is #1 cat?

1. Exotic Shorthair Cats. For the third year in a row, the Exotic cat has been named as America's most popular registered cat, knocking the Persian off the podium again after 31 years as the reigning No. 1 breed.
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What is the rarest color for a cat?

Of all the cats we discussed, the true albino cat is the rarest. These cats will have an all-white coat with blue eyes. The non-albino white cat is the next rarest, followed by other cats that have white fur due to albinism or the gene that prevents color from reaching the skin.
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How much is the rarest cat in the world?

The rarest and most expensive breed in the world is an exclusive breed produced by a breeder in Los Angeles. They only release 100 kittens each year, and these specimens have sold for an incredible $125,000.
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Rarest Cats That Exist



What is a wolf cat?

The Lykoi (commonly called wolf cat sometimes werewolf cat) is a natural mutation from a domestic shorthaired cat. The mutation has occurred in domestic cats over the last 20 years. DNA testing has been done by UC Davis to confirm that the cats do not carry the Sphynx/Devon Rex gene.
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Are Russian blue cats rare?

Think about the costs. True Russian Blues are in fact rather rare, and often very expensive. The average reservation fee alone for one in Europe from a decent cattery is around 1000 euros as of 2012. The average cost of Russian Blue kittens in the US is between $400 and $600.
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Do purple cats exist?

Lilac or lavender cats are not purple as their name indicates, but it is a very light color, almost dusty. This color is extremely rare from a genetics stand point, even in pedigree cats.
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Do pink cats exist?

A pink cat is not a color found in nature. But several pink cats have been reported about in the news media. Sometimes the cat colour has changed to pink with chemicals or dyes. There are also several fictional pink cats in popular culture.
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Are all grey cats rare?

Grey Cats Are Not Rare

Grey, also called "blue," is not a rare color among cats and in fact it's a dilute version of black. In addition to solid grey cats, grey can be seen often with patterned cats such as tabbies, particolors, torties, calicos and more.
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What type of cat is Garfield?

The cartoon character, Garfield, is an orange Tabby Persian cat. His name is short for James Garfield Davis. Some may also confuse him with a Maine Coon cat.
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What is the coolest cat breed?

From Persian cats and British Shorthairs to the Turkish Angora and Russian Blues, these are some of the coolest cat breeds around.
  • Scottish Fold. ...
  • Peterbald. ...
  • LaPerm. ...
  • Elf Cat. ...
  • Egyptian Mau Cats. ...
  • Manx. ...
  • Norwegian Forest Cat. ...
  • Highlander Cat. The Highlander cat has an exotic look, with a short tail and distinctly curled ears.
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What is the newest cat breed?

The 15 Newest Cat Breeds
  • Toyger.
  • Lykoi.
  • American Curl.
  • Cheetoh Cat.
  • LaPerm.
  • Napoleon Cat.
  • Ojos Azules.
  • Peterbald.
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Is Floppa a cat breed?

Big Floppa, or simply Floppa, is an internet meme based around a caracal cat named Gosha (Russian: Гоша) also referred to as Gregory.
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How rare is a wolf cat?

All of the current domestic Lykoi in the world can trace their lineage back to feral cats. An extremely rare breed still, there are fewer than 100 show-standard Lykoi in the world. The name Lykoi is a variation of the Greek word for wolf, lycos.
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What is the rarest kitten?

The Sokoke Cat is the rarest domestic cat breed in the world, according to the UK's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF). Originating from the forests of Sokoke in eastern Kenya, these cats were previously considered a hybrid breed of a cross between wild cats but DNA results have debunked this theory.
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How rare is a chocolate cat?

Havana Brown

This gorgeous cat is the only breed that can be called “true chocolate” not only is it extremely rare but while there over 200 million cats in the world, it's estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 Havan Brown cats overall! So, how did we get to have such rare beauty?
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What is a cream cat?

Cream is another rare color that generally is only found in cats bred to achieve it. It can be found both as a solid color and in patterns such as tabby and point. Cream can also be found in "fever coat," which is a condition triggered when a pregnant cat has a fever or is very stressed.
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What is a Harlequin cat?

Harlequin. A harlequin cat is loosely defined as a predominantly white cat with small, random spots of another color, commonly on the body and legs. They usually have a colored tail as well.
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Are brown kittens rare?

Brown cats are rare, but not impossible to find. You will be much less likely to find a stray brown cat wandering around than most other coat colorations. You can look into some of the purebred cats that come in recognized brown coloration for their breed standard.
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Are orange cats rare?

In fact, up to 80 percent of orange tabbies are male, making orange female cats a bit of a rarity. According to the BBC's Focus Magazine, the ginger gene in cats works a little differently compared to humans; it is on the X chromosome.
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Is white cat rare?

Cat breeds come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, including white cats. Pure white cats are fairly rare in the general cat population, as they require a gene that hides every other possible coat color and pattern in a cat's genetic makeup.
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Are grey cats male or female?

Unlike orange tabby cats, gray tabbies can be found in both sexes equally.
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Is there a real blue cat?

While the Russian Blue, Chartreux, Korat, and Nebelung are the only cats that are “true blues,” many other breeds carry the blue gene. Not all blue cats are alike, either in appearance or temperament, so do your homework, and maybe you'll bring a new blue kitten (or rescue cat) into your family.
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What breed of cat is grey with blue eyes?

Chartreux. Chartreux cats are the national cat of France. This breed likely originated in ancient Persia and is rare outside of Europe. This kitty is almost immediately recognizable for its blue-gray fur and copper-colored eyes.
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