On the market, blue-white cats are generally more expensive than blue cats. So why is this the case?

The main reason is that blue-white cats look better, but the breeding difficulty of blue-white cats is higher. Blue cats breed pure color with pure color, so their offspring will be blue cats. However, when blue-white cats are bred with blue cats, the offspring may not necessarily be blue-white; any color pattern is possible. As the saying goes, "rarity increases value." There are many people raising and breeding blue cats on the market, making reproduction easier without worrying about color patterns, so the price is suppressed. Also, the cost of raising blue-white cats is relatively high, naturally making their price higher than blue cats. Additionally, the cat’s appearance matters. Blue-white cats with glossy fur and evenly distributed blue and white colors are considered very good in appearance. However, some blue cats with excellent appearances may be more expensive than blue-white cats. Especially blue-white cats with asymmetrical patterns or ugly markings will be priced much lower than blue cats. This price is not fixed; it fluctuates and changes according to market demand and appearance factors.

To select a good-looking blue-white cat, first, you must observe its fur distribution. A well-appearing blue-white cat has an even distribution of blue and white fur, with a bright color. The color around the cat’s mouth and nose should ideally be symmetrically distributed like a figure eight, and the fur density should be abundant. Mixed color patterns tend to look less attractive.

The facial features of a good blue-white cat are also important: wide ear spacing, moderately sized ears, round eyes and cheeks, and sturdy limbs and tail. If a blue-white cat has very pointed ears or a slender neck, it indicates a less desirable appearance, and its price may be lower than that of a blue cat.

In summary, this explains why blue-white cats are commonly more expensive than blue cats on the market. However, a few blue cats can be pricier than blue-white cats. Therefore, the price mainly depends on the cat’s fur color and overall facial features. In today's terms, it comes down to appearance.