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More Information On Savannah Kittens

By Walter Campbell


Cross breeding a serval and a domestic will result in Savannah cats. Body size and size of ears is determined by genes of parent cats. In the 19s they gained popularity among breeders which led to their acceptance and registration as a separate breed. History has it that a female Siamese and male Serval were crossbred to give birth to the first breed of Savannah kittens.

These kittens have numerous features which varies depending on the technique used to breed. They seem to have a greater size than their real weight because of their tall and slim body which seems to be a unique feature among all of them. Savannah cats have other numerous exceptional looking traits aside from their size. Their body size is dependent on the generational line whereby the largest kittens are always the first generation kittens. The genetic influence of their ancestors is stronger on the first generation kittens.

Chausie and Bengal kittens join Savannah in the line of hybrid cats. The three have looks of Serval which disappear with each generation. Male savannahs are visibly bigger than females. They have a spotted coat which is also a very distinctive feature. This feature is contributed by crossbred male Serval. The pattern is non-standard and colored.

A litter may adorn a wide range of colors. They could range from snow, rosette, marble, blue, chocolate to cinnamon among several others. Desired and non-desirable traits in them were set by the first breed. Ten years down the line it was observed by breeders that certain traits were missing. To ensure desired traits were realized they resorted to crossbreeding resultant kittens.

Their exotic look is due to the presence of many distinguishing serval characteristics. When in search for Savannah cat some distinguishing features separate them from other hybrids. They have unique color markings, are tall, with rounded, deeply cupped, and erect ears. Long legs, puffy noses and hooded eyes further separate then from the rest. It has a distinct gait. When standing straight hind quarters are raised higher than the shoulders.

Their eyes are boomerang shaped and colored blue, brown, green, gold or a little mixed shade as they mature to adulthood. They have a small tall and long slim neck. Their neck at the back has a central light band surrounded by black, brown colored or dark grey that depicts an eye like effect. They have a fairly short tail with black rings and pure black tip.

They possess various behavioral traits the most being temperamental in nature. They are very loyal and tend to follow their owners around. They can also be trained to walk on the leash and to fetch. Some have been reported to be very social and friendly with new people. Though others run and hide whenever a new person they have not interacted with is present.

When most cats are known to hate water savannah cats love water and will even play or submerge themselves in water. They have a very unique jumping ability and will even jump on refrigerators, cabinets and even on top of door. One exiting thing about these cats is that they fluff their tails anytime they greet a person.




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