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| Ali | Mar 18 2008, 10:40 PM Post #1 |
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Suddenly "mutts" are the big 'to do'!! We invested in a Doberhound some years ago - $60.00 from the Humane Society! What a steal!! We also have four cats who just 'found' us! This beats all - from Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer Photo: Lifestyle Pets NEW YORK - Goodbye Goldendoodle. Designer dogs are so last season. Now animal lovers are clamoring for cat crossbreeds - and they are sparing no expense on the latest "it" pet. Hybrid house pets were originally developed to create well-behaved companions that don't shed. But with unmatched cuteness and likeability, crossbreeds like Puggles, Labradoodles, Yorkipoos, and Schnoodles drove demand among the dog-loving set. Now mixed-breed cats, with their beauty and stature, are causing a craze for those with a fondness for felines. And for some, no price is too high for a designer kitten. "For our customers, money is no object," said breeder Simon Brodie. Brodie used a "secret recipe" to mix an African serval and Asian leopard cat with a domestic cat, to create the world's most expensive feline hybrid. More from CNNMoney.com How to Battle Credit-Card Fees What's Old is New: Lord & Taylor's Rebirth Pet Care Costs The Ashera, an exclusive product of Brodie's firm, Lifestyle Pets, resembles a little leopard and can weigh up to 30 pounds. But it's more suited for lounging than stalking prey. "They are very friendly, very affectionate," Brodie said. Although an Ashera costs $22,000 (plus $6,000 for the premium placement option, which will expedite kitten delivery by about six months) Lifestyle Pets has already sold several cats to customers around the world since the pricey pet was unveiled last May. Once an order is placed, the Ashera is hand delivered (the cost of delivery is approximately $1,500 within the United States) by a representative who remains on hand for a few days to answer questions and facilitate the transition. Asheras come fully vaccinated with a microchip identifier, a supply of kitty food and cat toys, access to an animal behaviorist, and a year of veterinary insurance included. There's even a certificate of authenticity that includes an image of each kitten's DNA "fingerprint." But what else would one expect for a cat that costs as much as a car? Brodie says that his company will keep the supply small, developing less than 50 cats each year to uphold its unique appeal - and high price. Although the Ashera may be the most expensive mixed-breed offering to hit the market recently, it's certainly not the only one. Other popular hybrids include the Bengal (part Asian leopard mixed with a house cat), Savannah (part African serval, part house cat) and Chausie (part jungle cat, part house cat). Holly Hummel, who has been breeding hybrids for 20 years, says demand for exotic blends is growing, and the pricier the pet, the more sought after it seems. "The more expensive ones move faster than the less expensive ones," Hummel said. Even though her top-of-the-line Habari-breed cats range in price from $10,000 to $12,000, "most of our kittens are spoken for by about two weeks of age," she said. But does coughing up that kind of dough guarantee a perfect pet? With any designer hybrid, "there are things to watch out for, as far as genetic defaults go," cautioned a spokeswoman from the International Cat Association. But, generally, emerging exotic breeds are well monitored, she said. "We're very careful that there is no genetic downside." That means pet owners can rest assured that their investment in a designer cat will not disappoint - that is until the next hot mix hits the horizon. |
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| Almtnman | Mar 19 2008, 06:22 AM Post #2 |
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I could never see paying that much for a cat when I have so many of them showing up here at the house, from where I haven't a clue.
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| STEVEN1 | Mar 19 2008, 12:06 PM Post #3 |
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Let me in on this game. I'm gonna go after the reptile set. Let's see now. I can cross breed a python with an ordinary lizard and call it a "lython". How about insects? A cross breed between a spider and a fly and call it a "sply". |
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| Toothless Dawg | Mar 19 2008, 06:18 PM Post #4 |
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Baaaaaaaaaaaaah humbug ... cats and moonbats are good for target practice only!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: |
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| Almtnman | Mar 19 2008, 08:35 PM Post #5 |
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I often wonder are the moonbats those same people that we used to dip our drinking straw cover in the mashed potatoes and shoot them with. I knew that those straw covers were very accurate with a good little wad of potatoes on the end and with a good puff of air and they went straight to their intended target like a miniature Tomahawk Cruise Missile. :lol: |
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| Ali | Mar 19 2008, 09:45 PM Post #6 |
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Almtnman, you must've been brought up in high society! We just used to get a little spit on the paper wrapper before blowing it through the straw! It worked just fine back then ....might still!! Oh Dawg, you can't put cats in the same category as moonbats. God created cats! $22,000 is more than Pete and I paid for our first home back in the late 70's!! |
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| Herb | Mar 21 2008, 12:30 PM Post #7 |
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As moving targets, the cats are better. They run faster |
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| swanj | Mar 22 2008, 12:08 AM Post #8 |
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Hey! A few years ago I decided to go into the Mink raising business. I got this brainstorm you see! I only had one Mink,but it did have a Saint Bernard. So I crossed them and now I'm making $$$ hand over fist, since it only takes one Mink pelt to make coat! Swanj |
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| Ali | Mar 25 2008, 10:01 PM Post #9 |
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Saint Bernard's are BIG!! Oh I'm so slow on the go!! (finally got it!) I saw a lady in Quizno's yesterday with a fur vest on. She looked out of place to say the least! |
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