CAT BREEDS(for all your feline needs)

cat breed 4: Savannah cat

ORIGIN

United States

HYBRID

The Savannah is a hybrid breed of cat. It is a cross between a serval and a domestic cat. (Hence the serval-like look)

PHYSICAL FEATURES

The Savannah has a tall and slim build. This gives them the appearance of greater size, despite their actual weight.
Size is based on generation and gender. Savannahs in the earlier generations were larger, due to their stronger connection with the Several. Exotic looking traits will diminish in later generations. Early generation Savannahs can weigh 8-20 pounds (6.3-11.3 kg), while later generation Savannahs are between 7-15 pounds (6.8 kg). Because of random factors in the Savannahs genetics, size can vary, even in one litter.

COAT COLORS

The coat of a Savannah should have a spotted pattern, the only pattern accepted by the TICA standard. This pattern is the only accepted because it is the pattern found on the African Serval Cat. Non acceptable patterns include: marble, rosetted, snow color, blue color, lilac, and other diluted colors. These non acceptable cats should be placed as pets and cut out of the gene pool.

TEMPERAMENT

These cats are commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty. They will follow their owner like a canine. They can be trained to walk on a leash and even fetch. Some Savannahs can be very friendly with new people or animals, others may run and hide and hiss when seeing a stranger. A noted trait of the Savannah is their jumping ability. They are known to jump onto the tops of doors, refrigerators and even high cabinets. Some Savannahs can jump 8 feet (2.5 m) from a stand! Savannahs are also like to explore. They open doors and drawers to see what's inside. Savannah owners may need to child proof important doors if they want to protect stuff and prevent getting into trouble. Many Savannahs also don't fear water, liking to play in it. Some may even spill all the water out of presented with a water bowl. Another quirk of the Savannah vocally voice chirps like their serval father or meow like their domestic mothers. They may even produce a sound that is a mixture of the two. Genes may also affect temperament.

SOURCES

Wikipedia