If you thought the Maine Coons were a large breed cat ... the Savannah will look like a leopard in average version (and not mini 🙂) weighing 23kg. This beautiful animal is as big as it is affectionate, and as affectionate as it is playful.
It is a hybrid cat that more and more people adore. And it is that, that sweet look makes any heart melt. But what is the origin of the Savannah? And the most important, What care does it take to be happy?
Savannah cat story
The human being has always wanted to get prettier, more resistant specimens and at the same time easier to domesticate. In 1986 a domestic cat was crossed with an African serval. The serval is an animal that lives in Africa, which weighs a maximum of 18kg and usually has a maximum of 4 young after 65 days of gestation.
The kitten that was born from that first cross inherited the main characteristics of her father, that is, the size, the mottled pattern of her fur, and of course also part of the wild feline instinct. Although, having a domestic cat as a mother, we suppose that her little girl must have liked being in the company of humans.
A number of cat breeders became interested in this very special kitten, and they continued to develop the breed. Thus, they crossed paths with Siamese cat, common shorthair cat, oriental shorthair, egyptian mau y ocicat.
In 2012 it was officially accepted as a breed by TICA (The International Cat Association), accepting 5 generations of Savanaah (F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5, which is how the domestication generations are classified. Interestingly, the newer generations are smaller in size than the first ones, and more docile).
Physical characteristics
The Savannah is a large cat, weighing between 9 and 23kg (depending on your generation). Its body is large, long, strong and slender, and it is protected by short, silky hair that can be brown with dark or black spots, blue with black spots, gray with dark or black spots, and orange with dark and black spots. .
The head is medium in size, and its eyes are slightly rounded, green, brown or yellow. The legs are long and agile. Its tail is long, fine and with well marked dark rings.
What is its character?
The behavior of the Savannah breed can vary a bit depending on the generation to which it belongs. If it is F1 or F2, it will be much more active, and it will not show much interest in pampering; instead, If it is an F3, F4 or F5, you will want to be with humans more and enjoy their company more.
Keep in mind that the genes of the African serval are still very much alive in the DNA of the Savannah. This means that he loves to jump, be outside, and play. Therefore, it is a feline that needs a series of special care to make it happy.
Savannah special care
Food
You have to eat excellent quality food, without grains or by-products. The ideal is to give it a Yum, Summum or similar Diet since it is a kitten, so we will make sure that its growth and development are optimal.
Exercise and games
Every day it is necessary to go for a walk with him, as if it were a dog. The Savannah must be able to walk outside, with its harness and leash, and always in quiet areas.
Also, at home you have to spend time. Two or three 10-15 minute long gaming sessions every day will make him the happiest furry in the world.
Hygiene
Your furry will groom itself several times a day, thus keeping its hair clean. But especially during the fashion season (in spring) it will be very necessary to brush it at least once a day, although it is recommended that there be two.
"Salud"
This is a cat that is in good health. However, he, like anyone else, can get sick. Therefore, if we see that he loses his appetite, loses weight, or we see him listless, we must take him to the vet to examine him.
How much does a Savannah cat cost?
One week old Savannah puppies.
The Savannah cat is much more expensive than other cats, not only because it is a hybrid, but also because it is not well known and therefore not easy to get. Therefore, the price is around 1400 and 6700 euros, depending on where it comes from and the animal itself.
Photos and video
The Savannah is a very pretty animal. He has a look that attracts you, and makes you fall in love, and a character that will undoubtedly surprise you. Proof of this are these images and video that we attach below. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do:
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- Image - Exoticosavannahs.com
Apparently it is a hybrid animal with a wild species, therefore semi-wild. It needs wide spaces and it is much more agile, stronger and larger than a domestic cat, it has longer legs, it appears to be a great runner. In one of the videos a reckless act is observed, the lady plays "hand in hand" with the feline and it hits her face ... Personally, it gives me a mixture of sorrow and fear, I believe that wild cats should have their respected place in the world, but mixing them with domestic ones I don't think is the answer ... I don't think it's wise to live with this "new species." Greetings
Hello Mariela.
I'm not a big fan of hybrid cats either. I believe that wild animals have to live in freedom, in their natural habitat. But I admit that I love the Savannah. Of course, it needs space and above all education, because its scratches are sure to hurt at least twice as much as the scratch of a domestic cat.
A greeting.
Hello everybody. I am contacting a private savannah f1 cat dealer. He says they are in Ukraine, Kiev but I don't know if to trust me. I asked for an advance of 50% of the price and balance after receiving all the documents. What do you advise me?
Hi Alev.
No, I wouldn't trust it. Where are you from?
In the UK there are these: https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/sale/cats/savannah/
A greeting.
What is the nationality of the savannah cat?