Soooo pretty

Think I'll get one for Christmas??
Ashera
I neeeeeed one. I do.

It is beautiful, but the phrase "Lifestyle Pets used a team of geneticists to develop the ultimate designer pet." really gets my dander up.

Meh, I'm all for genetic tinkering.

Oh yeah want one now. That kitty would give Lori's little dogs a run for their money lol

I guess I'm not really sure why it is so expensive... I'm not sure how much Savannahs and Bengals go for, but this cat seems to be just like a cross of the two? Maybe I'm wrong?

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Oh yeah want one now. That kitty would give Lori's little dogs a run for their money lol

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Haha, I had a normal domestic declawed cat that could run a chow out of our yard. I can't imagine what one of these can do!

very pretty! i wish they had a better pic to show size comparison...

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Meh, I'm all for genetic tinkering.

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I think that is where I will have to just say I respectfully disagree. However, I am curious as to your reasons? Is it overall tinkering including cloning or ??

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I think that is where I will have to just say I respectfully disagree. However, I am curious as to your reasons? Is it overall tinkering including cloning or ??

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Sure, I don't have anything against cloning.

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nice! that first one it looks like he's on fire! and the second def. gives you a better idea on the size! think that one's about the size of my dog!

Yeah, a cat the size of a dog is just perfect for me. I've always wanted to take the ocelot home from the zoo :cool:

I'm really not all about hybrids, but I'd love to get a serval/mix or ashera one day.

hehehe... the silly zoo security guys gotta stop u every time! jeez!

If he only started creating them three years ago, how can he possibly say anything about their long-term health or behavior?

And I really don't like the way that top one is standing...the hind end is is a good two or three inches taller than the front end.

Interesting cats :) Ther are definately beautiful. That is a staggering price tag; but like anything else, if they are rare, they can charge whatever they want and someone will eventually buy..

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That first one is just a Savannah cat, not an Ashera. The Ashera seems to be something like a Savannah/Bengal combo.

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I'm really not all about hybrids, but I'd love to get a serval/mix or ashera one day.

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I love the servals, they are just gorgeous.

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hehehe... the silly zoo security guys gotta stop u every time! jeez!

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Haha, yeah, what's up with that??? Buncha killjoys!

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If he only started creating them three years ago, how can he possibly say anything about their long-term health or behavior?

And I really don't like the way that top one is standing...the hind end is is a good two or three inches taller than the front end.

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I don't know anything about his breeding program, so can't answer that question.
But I do like the tall hind legs. I assumed that was from the two wild breeds used? Thing must be able to jump pretty high.

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That first one is just a Savannah cat, not an Ashera. The Ashera seems to be something like a Savannah/Bengal combo.

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Yeah, I think the "undisclosed domestic breed" in the mix must be Savannah.

Hmm, it is really beautiful, and I would love to have one. I just don't think I would have the space necessary for it. If they really do stay tame, thats awesome, I just don't want to see them end up being put down because they end up going crazy and feral like most big cats/hybrids. Domestication takes a long time and selective breeding. But if he really believes he's found a short cut, then sign me up, just beautiful!