American Shorthair Price Guide: A Breakdown by Color and Cost

Typically, American Shorthair cats with white markings range in price from $2500 to $5000, while the classic tabby pattern (also known as ‘standard’ or ‘blotched’) typically costs between $1800 and $3000. The price for mackerel tabby American Shorthairs, often referred to as 'fishbone' patterned cats, generally falls between $1000 and $2000.

American Shorthairs with international pedigree certificates, such as those from the CFA, often command a higher price of $8000+. Show quality cats can easily reach prices of $15,000 or more. American Shorthairs without certificates typically range from $1500 to $5000. Prices fluctuate based on location and the source of purchase. For instance, high-end catteries in major cities might only sell certified American Shorthairs, with prices starting at several thousand dollars. Average pet stores usually sell American Shorthairs for between $2500 and $5000. Cats from home breeders (from a pet cat) are generally priced between $2000 and $3500. Cats from unregulated breeders may be much cheaper—from a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars—but they are often without certificates or vaccinations and are at higher risk of carrying diseases.

In the current market, American Shorthairs with white markings tend to be several hundred dollars more expensive than classic tabbies, which in turn, are generally more expensive than the mackerel patterned cats. The pricing of rare colored American Shorthairs is the most volatile and can vary significantly, depending on the seller. While prices for American Shorthairs with white markings typically range from $2500 to $5000, classic tabbies go for $1800 to $3000, and the mackerel tabby pattern will be priced from $1000 to $2000. However, the final price of a cat is determined by its overall quality and the local market demand. A high-quality mackerel tabby American Shorthair can be more expensive than a lower-quality one with white markings. Similarly, the same cat may be priced at twice the value in different cities or even in different stores in the same city.Read more here:Pet Breeds