Getting to Know The Exotic Savannah Cat
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Savannah Cat is a hybrid domestic cat breed which is a cross of the African wild cat and the Serval domestic cat. These playful cats resonates a rustic charm that reminds cat owners the beauty of the African wild. The colors of Savannah Cats resemble the color of a cheetah which makes this cat show a swift yet gentle nature. Savannah Cats came from the 1980’s by a woman named Judee Frank. Patrick Kelley is another proponent of the breeding of Savannah Cats. Savannah Cats are used to breed more exotic offsprings. TICA only recognized Savannah Cats as a breed in 2000. By 2001, the number of Savannah Cats is 200.
Savannah Cats are extremely active and playful. Their weight ranged from 8 pounds to 18 pounds. First and second generation cats grow to as much as 20 lbs and with their long lean bodies, Savannah Cats look heavier than they actually are. They have a fine interest in dogs and children and have many traits that resemble a dog. They are as loyal as their canine counterparts and they can also be taught to play fetch or walk on a leash.
Savannah Cats often greet people with a head butt or a pounce. They have excellent social skills that resemble a dog. More Savannah cat owners find their feline pets very intelligent as they have the knack to jump over different fixtures in homes. They can jump on top of doors, refrigerators, and high cabinets. Savannah Cats can be mischievous at some times as they learn how to open cupboards and get into places where they shouldn’t be.
Savannah Cats have an unusual way of talking. They chirp, meow, or mix the two sounds together. Savannah Cats also tend to hiss as a sign of aggression and violence. This “hissing” sounds more like a snake rather than a cat which alarms some cat owners or for people who are not familiar with a different hissing sound.
Savannah Cats have no known health complications specific to their breed. They also have no known food requirement even though some owners are quite careful of their cat’s diet. Some Savannah cat breeders recommend real cat food while others while others are wary of giving their cat to much protein. Generally, Savannah Cats will thrive at any well-fed diet.
Savannah Cats are very expensive because of the difficulty in breeding such exotic cats. It takes a large sum of investment and some time. That is why Savannah Cats are quite rare and are priced accordingly. Savannah Cats have different characteristics according to their breeding generation. First generation and second generation Savannah Cats still possess wilderness instincts which might not be appropriate for home with hamster or rabbits. Parents should also keep a watchful eye on their toddlers as Savannah Cats might get to wild when they are not properly trained. However,
Savannah Cats are the darling breed of all exotic cats, and most are sociable and lively. There is no real reason to be scared with these charming half-domesticated, half-wild cats.