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Ashera Cat Quiz

Advertised for more than $125,000, the Ashera was said to be the world's most expensive cat. Do you know what buyers really got?

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  1. In what year was the Ashera cat announced?

    It was announced by a company called Allerca, later Lifestyle Pets.

  2. The Ashera was described as a cross of a domestic cat with which two wild cats?

    It was said to stand three to four feet tall on its hind legs.

  3. Has any cat registry ever recognized the Ashera as a breed?

    No breeding records were ever released.

  4. Where did customs officials seize three "Ashera" kittens in 2008?

    One had been bought for around $22,000.

  5. What were the seized kittens actually?

    DNA traced them to a Pennsylvania breeder's serval and Egyptian Mau.

  6. What protein causes most human cat allergies?

    All cats produce it, so there is no allergen-free cat.

  7. What did ABC News find when it tested cats from the company in 2013?

    The company had marketed a pricier hypoallergenic version.

  8. What does an F1 Savannah with papers usually cost?

    Later generations cost roughly $2,000 to $5,000.

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