The Ashera Cat
Status: Real
Want to own a leopard? That probably wouldn't be legal, but for $22,000 you can have the next best thing. A company called Lifestyle Pets is selling what it claims is a cross between an African Serval, an Asian Leopard Cat and a domestic cat. So it's like a smaller, tamer version of a leopard. They call this cat an Ashera. Their product page says, "Fully socialized, the Ashera gets along well with children and other pets and unusually for cats, the Ashera takes well to being walked on a leash."At first when I saw the Lifestyle Pets website, I thought it was some kind of elaborate hoax in the vein of GenPets. But the Ashera seems to be real. At least, it's being widely reported in the news. And these cats look big! (Well, big for cats.) I don't think any other cats in the neighborhood would mess with them. Not many dogs would either, I would bet. It would look pretty cool walking one of these cats around the neighborhood, but for $22,000 they're a bit out of my price range.
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i doubt anyone is dimwitted enough to buy a cat for 22k without at least doing a little bit of research. and if you want to sell a cat for 22k,
obtain a margay(or other small wildcat) and bring back the Bristol Cat breed. I guaruntee you that you would make a fortune doing so.
Posted by thomas in Usa on Tue Jun 05, 2007 at 07:45 PM
obtain a margay(or other small wildcat) and bring back the Bristol Cat breed. I guaruntee you that you would make a fortune doing so.
Well, apparently the person(s) who decided to reinvent the Savannah didn't know that they would have a hard time selling a "new" hybrid cat for that amount...and they had an angle: an allergy-free cat...they must have assumed, even after being prosecuted and sentenced to jail time in Britain, that it would be easy money. We need to make sure that they find out Americans are not so easily duped...period...
Posted by Susan in USA on Tue Jun 05, 2007 at 08:54 PM
Alright enough already! Everyone on this blog is trying to promote something for their own gain - but how about this: if you really want to bring awareness to this fraud selling "Asheras" why doesn't one of you contact the news station that actually aired this idiocracy? So yeah Hollywood/Beverly Hills floosies with too much money poking out their pockets buy things without considering it's worth or researching it, that's what has made all these over-priced brand labels cost way more than they're worth - are we surprised a cat is any different??? Don't give it any more attention by bandering the name around, I'm sure all this blogging has sold the fraud 3 more cats. By the way, anyone still reading this, Bengals are the way to go. 1/2 the size of Savannahs, 1/2 the price, and twice the love. And the spotted look exactly like the Ashera/Savannah cat. Oh yeah, and that "Ashera" isn't even a beautiful good-quality cat to boot! Check out a marble!
Posted by Mickey in Folsom, CA on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 01:05 AM
Check out a marble!
U mean harbl?
Posted by outeast in Prague, Czech Rep on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 01:07 AM
U mean harbl?
That is total BS. I am NOT trying to promote anything for my own gain. You don't see me signing with my contact info or website to sell my cats...how ironic that after making that lame accusation you start going off on how cool Bengals are...yeah, they are small, with small ears, and rosettes instead of nice solid spots...SVs are tall and elegant...Bengals aren't even permissable as an outcross anymore...for good reason...
Posted by Susan in USA on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 04:46 AM
I couldnt help but notice susans rant and knock at me everyone for real grow up....yes i hope to use this pubilicity for my gain WHY not if someone is foolish enough to pay that much for a cat then it would be a disservice if i didnt attempt to correct their injustice get over it.....he is making a buck normaly that would bother me but because he is bold face lieing that pisses me off if he called them savannahs then it would be differnt if you can sell a savannah for 25k then so be it...but because he is calling it something it isnt its bs!
Posted by matt in loveland on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 06:07 AM
It sicken's me to know so called people are selling animal's for such a high price tag- we have so many abandoned animals- Is everyone bored with the selection we already have? So let's make up new animals-ignore the old one's-make ton's of money off of it and get no where as the human race. I spit on that company!
Posted by Cindy in USA on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 07:06 AM
To the guy who said "some asshole dog owner would poison it..."
Why would you let a cat of this type run loose anyway? You're the asshole if you do. Be responsible for once, ok?
Posted by Tex in Texas on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 08:04 AM
Why would you let a cat of this type run loose anyway? You're the asshole if you do. Be responsible for once, ok?
Oh quit Susan! I was saying in general, which Marc already agreed that that is exactly what he is about. And what the f is the comment to me about Bengals? Yeah so I have 2 and love them way more than a person should love a cat, and rescued 1 of them after rescuing another one years ago, which is how I learned how great they are and what amazing pets. I DO NOT BREED, I DO NOT SELL and I only promote for the breeds sake, mine are fixed! I am surprised every day how stupid some people are...
Posted by Mickey in Folsom, CA on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 08:14 AM
I have just discovered these beautiful animals after reading an article about the Ashera cat costing $22,000. I want one of these cats, not for $22,000 of course! I have a couple of questions, first, is there really a difference between the Ashera and the Savannah? In pictures, they look the same. Also, I live in a more tropical climate, is that alright for them, and do they require any special care? I already have a dog who is a year and a half, would that be a problem? My dog is a sweetheart who loves everything that is willing to play with him. Please let me know, anyone who has the time, and also where I can get one who will not rip me off.
Thanks!
Posted by Nikki on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Thanks!
I dont think a tropical climate would ever be an issue....The serval is from Africa...There is no speacial care for the Savannah per say. they act like dogs in some respects. If you would like to discuss the options you have for purchasing a Savannah you can contact me privatly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) I can arrange some pictures for you to view if you are intersted. The cost would of course not be 22,000 that is five times what you would expect to pay for a good F1 which is 50% serval. savannah's range from anywhere between 800-7500
The Ashera IS a savannah that is why you cant get papers because if you did you would see what it really is. Any cat with Serval in its blood is a Savannah...again contact me directly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Posted by matt in loveland on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 05:02 PM
The Ashera IS a savannah that is why you cant get papers because if you did you would see what it really is. Any cat with Serval in its blood is a Savannah...again contact me directly at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Hey I think I might have an Ashera (TM) cat. It is an F2 Savannah. Combo of Serval and ALC too. He is 4 years old. Weighs 40 lbs. Sweeter than most domestic cat breeds too. Was not 22k either.
Posted by Kristine Alessio in La Mesa, CA on Wed Jun 06, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Hey these cats dont look much different from a begal. I would prefer a cat that actually looks like a lepoard, that includes size!
If people can have Malamutes, and Eskimo dogs, which are pretty close to wolves, I want a cat that can tear the shit out of any doberman.
Posted by XiztenZ in Australia on Thu Jun 07, 2007 at 03:03 AM
If people can have Malamutes, and Eskimo dogs, which are pretty close to wolves, I want a cat that can tear the shit out of any doberman.
the bengal is a great breed, the savannah is a great breed. the ashera is a hoax. anyone that pays that much for a poor quality cat deserves to lose the 22k. as for the 'my cat breed is better than your cat breed' -- shut up. personal preference, ever heard of it? moving on.
Posted by sean in san diego on Fri Jun 08, 2007 at 09:04 PM
looks like there is another person bashing the ashera, but in the same breath, trying to sell another, non-existant cat for not 22k, but 35k!!!
check it out : http://www.huliq.com/23412/lifestyle-pets-the-22-000-ashera-cat
Posted by sean in san diego on Fri Jun 08, 2007 at 09:11 PM
check it out : http://www.huliq.com/23412/lifestyle-pets-the-22-000-ashera-cat
LOL! "Costa Pahket" Too funny!! That's British slang (That must have cost a packet!!)for something that costs too much money!!!
Maybe he will breed "Costa Fortunes" next?
Posted by Rick in SoCal on Sat Jun 09, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Maybe he will breed "Costa Fortunes" next?
If you really want a "leopard cat" just get a Bengal! This is another case of people paying astronomical amounts for a brand name.
Posted by None on Sun Jun 10, 2007 at 08:56 AM
i own 2 bengals and they are the most amazing pets i've ever owned, and besides the size, they look far more similar to a leopard than a savannah..
Posted by sean in san diego on Mon Jun 11, 2007 at 07:28 AM
nobody said a serval looks like a bengal. as far as temperment, thats your personal opinion. my bengal looks far more like a leopard than a savannah. and i want the leopard look. you're arguing opinion.
Posted by sean in san diego on Tue Jun 12, 2007 at 08:34 AM
you're a moron, you can argue with yourself from now on. enjoy.
Posted by sean in san diego on Tue Jun 12, 2007 at 08:48 AM
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