About The Savannah Breed
the Basics
Savannahs are known for being one of the largest domestic cat breeds. The Savannah cat is known for a wild spotted coat, larger size, and high intelligence. Savannah cats derive from an African Serval and a domestic cat. The Savannah breed transitioned from an experimental breed to Established Championship breed with TICA in 2012.
Savannah cats are known for walking by harness and leash.
The wild appearance of Savannahs allows people to own a majestically spotted domestic cat.
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Lifespan: 12-20 years
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Weight: 8 - 25 pounds
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Exercise: High
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Hypoallergenic: No
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Energy Level of the breed is medium/high
Depending on the generation of savannah they will require exercise. Exercise can be easily done with a safe outdoor enclosure, Cat wheel, and harness walking. Savannahs are highly intelligent animals and naturally curious gets them into mischief at times.
Colors
Accepted Breed Standard Pattern & Colors
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Spotted Pattern of the following colors
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Brown Spotted Tabby = Aguoti Cat (A-)
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Silver Spotted Tabby = Aguoti Cat (A-) + Inhibitor gene
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Black (Melanistic) = Non- Aguoti Cat (AA)
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Smoke = Non- Aguoti Cat (AA) + Inhibitor gene
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Brown Spotted Tabby + Inhibitor Gene = Silver Gene
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Black (Melanistic ) + Inhibitor Gene = Silver Smoke
Non Standard Breed Colors
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Cinnamon - Recessive
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Chocolate - Recessive
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Fawn - Dilute of cinnamon
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Blue - Dilute of black
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Lilac - Dilute of chocolate
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Red
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Snow
Non Standard Pattern
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Marble
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Rosettes
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Striped
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Educational Links and Sources
About The Generations
F2B Savannah
The F2 will typically bond with one or two people and will also get along with other pets. The F2 may be held for short periods of time, may sleep with you, and even want to cuddle in your lap. The F2 will generally make a better pet than the F1. They love and demand human interaction as they are friendly, curious, and very active. The weight of a F2 could range from 12 -22 lbs as each vary based on breeding. Size and Fertility is not a guarantee. Some F2's when socialized and handled appropriately from birth do enjoy being held or cuddled. As a high generation Savannah, he or she will require a more specific diet and have a higher energy.
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F3C Savannah
F3 is typically a better choice for a family, especially a family with children. Though they do not like being held for long periods, they too love attention and get along well with other pets. They have less tendency to spray and are a more domesticated personality. The weight of a F3 could range from 12 -22 lbs as each vary based on breeding. Size and Fertility is not a guarantee. Some F3's when socialized and handled appropriately from birth do enjoy being held or cuddled. As a high generation Savannah, he or she will require a more specific diet and have a higher energy.
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Savannah SBT (F4- F8)
The SBT Savannah F4-F8 are still very intelligent and energetic, social, and outgoing compared to other typical domestic breeds. SBT (F4-F8) is great choice for a family, especially a family with young children. Though they tend to like being held for longer periods than earlier generations and they too love attention and co-exist well with other pets are they are much more domesticated. The lower the generations the less tendency they must spray. The weight of a SBT F4-F8 should range from 12 - 22lbs as each Savannah will vary based on breeding. Size is not a guarantee any breeder can promise. These lower generations diet requirements and costs are not as expensive or time consuming as higher generations but should still have a quality diet. Many SBT Savannah owners can expect to feed a dry or dry/wet combo diet. Raw diet is not required for the SBT Savannah but can have great advantages depending on the individual cat’s needs. Average food costs a month per cat can average around $35 -$100.