Useful Facts About Savannah Kittens

By Anna Wood


A savannah cat is a breed of cat that was attained as a result of interbreeding a serval and a domestic cat. The domestic cat that was crossbred with a serval was a Siamese and it belonged to somebody named Suzi Woods. The process of crossbreeding was done by Judee Frank in April of 1986. The first document for registration of this breed was written in 1996 and presented to the International Cat Association. The acceptance of the breed for registration happened in 2001. Below are some facts concerning savannah kittens.

Savannah cat grow tall and slim which makes them look bigger in size than their actual size. The size of the cat depends on gender and the generation. F1 hybrid males are the largest cats. The size of F2 generations can also be compared to the F1s. The large size of the F1 and F2 generations is linked to a greater genetic inheritance of the serval ancestor.

First generation offspring are usually very similar to the servals in terms of physical characteristics. However, the genetic influence of the serval diminishes in the later generations. Early generations of these cats usually weigh between 3.6 and 9.1 kilograms. Beyond the second generation, the weight goes down, and ranges between 3.2 and 6.8 kilograms. Kittens of one litter can usually have a big variance in weight.

As per the standards reinforced by TICA, a spotted pattern coat is supposed to be seen in kittens. This kind of coating is the only one accepted since all savannah cats normally have this kind of coloration. It is because of this that other coat patterns or colors are unacceptable. Lilac colors, snow, cinnamon, blue, rosette, marble, and chocolate are some of the patterns and colors that are not accepted in the standards.

These kittens are not hostile despite the possessions of their canines. They like to move with those individuals who keep them around the house and form a great company. They can also be trained to move on a leash. They are also said interact friendly with visitors and there is no need of introducing them to visitors in any way. They may live together with other home animals like dogs in peace.

However, there are some that can also be very distant and less social. In this case, they hiss and growl when they see a stranger or other animals. To avoid such a situation, it is best to socialize the kittens while they are still very young. Ensuring maximum exposure to animals and dogs is the best solution to this problem.

The kittens are not afraid of water like many other breeds of cats. They like playing with water, sometimes immersing themselves completely into the water. Some people have been reported to shower with their kittens in the bathroom. When the cats are excited, they will often wag or flick their tails.

These kittens can be bought from several different places. It is essential to look carefully for the physical traits of the cat before buying them. The seller needs also to show a registration certificate for the cat. The value of price offered for the cat usually differs based on place and seller.




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