Shorthair Cat Breed Costs 2026: Siamese, British Shorthair & More

8 breeds in this group. Annual costs range from $1,260/yr (American Shorthair) to $1,590/yr (Exotic Shorthair). Click any breed for the full cost breakdown.

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American Shorthair

$500--$1,500 $1,260/yr $22,010 lifetime

$800--$2,000 $1,260/yr $22,460 lifetime

$600--$1,500 $1,310/yr $21,600 lifetime

$600--$2,500 $1,340/yr $23,890 lifetime

$600--$1,500 $1,350/yr $22,200 lifetime

British Shorthair

$1,200--$3,000 $1,430/yr $24,500 lifetime

$900--$2,500 $1,470/yr $24,700 lifetime

Exotic Shorthair

$1,200--$3,500 $1,590/yr $25,660 lifetime

Shorthair Cats: Average Costs

Avg Annual

$1,376/yr

Avg Lifetime

$23,377

Breeds

8

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