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So What is A Savannah?
From the tips of their tails to the tops of their ears, Savannah Cats are stylish, entertaining, affectionate, and devoted cats, the true embodiment of living art.
A Savannah Cat is a domestic hybrid descendant of the African Serval. The Savannah Cat is an exquisite creature with a personality that excites, inspires the imagination. View some of the cats on these pages and see for yourself the magic these creatures honor us with.
Because Savannahs are a domestic breed recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA), Savannah Cats allow us to legally own a domesticated, smaller version of the wild African Serval. They are stylish and exciting to be with. However, not all cities, counties or states in the United States allow people to own hybrid cats. Be sure to check the local laws in your community.
So What is a Savannah?
A Savannah Cat is the domestic hybrid descendant of the African Serval. The Savannah Cat is an exquisite creature with a personality that excites, inspires the imagination. View some of the cats on these pages and see for yourself the magic these creatures honor us with.
Being Owned by a Savannah Cat
A strong, lean, creative creature, a Savannah will follow you from room to room, hour after hour and keeping you on your toes amusing you with his antics. He is typically taller and quicker many "normal" cats. A toy and a Savannah equals huge leaps and pouncing putting on quite the show. The Savannah loves to see and be seen. Savannahs are intelligent, curious creatures so don't expect them to sleep on your lap all day. They can mischievious. They are also loyal and devoted. Many savannahs love to play in water, dropping their toys in the water dish and then fishing them out. They can be trained to walk on a leash for a jog with you on the beach or around the block. They will greet you at the door and follow you everywhere. These are only some of their remarkable traits.
Price
A friend compares the price of an F1 Savannah to an extended vacation in Paris. They are expensive! There is extraordinary effort and cost involved in producing quality Savannah Cats. Most states require USDA license to own Servals. USDA requires owners to breed and produce Serval kittens annually. In many states, to legally breed Savannahs, a breeder must have a minimum of three Servals: a breeding pair, and a male for domestic females. The male Serval is raised with the girls he is intended to mate with. This investment can easily reach the ten's of thousands. F1-F4 generation Savannah males are sterile. Only the females are fertile. There are many more expenses and complications not discussed here.
Urban Myths and Saannah Facts
Myth: Savannahs are 30-40 lbs. (We wish!)
Truth: The Savannah breed is a solid-bodied, leggy, tall cat, sometimes making it seem heavy and large. The size of the F1 generation is dependent on the Serval and Domestic parents. Same with F2, F3, F4, etc. Any breeder who guarantees a 25-30 Savannah... well..., get proof. In general, F1s are bigger than F2s, who are bigger than f3s, etc. However, if larger domestic cats are in the pedigree, there is a chance at a big cat. Otherwise, they are much the same size, although maybe leggier, as normal domestic cats.