This Is What One Should Know About Savannah Kittens And Cats

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.

Other hybrid cats include Bengal and Chausie. First generation lines of the mentioned hybrids have most of Serval looks and so do Savannah cats. The looks disappear with each generation. Females are smaller than males. Their coats are uniquely spotted giving them a distinctive look. The pattern is passed on from the male side. Spots on their bodies are colored with no particular pattern.

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.

They have their exotic looks because of the existence of several unique serval characteristics. When considering to buy one it is important to keep an eye on the color markings, hooded eyes, very long legs and tall deeply cupped rounded erect ears. These kittens are very tall and thin. Their hind end when the cat is standing is usually elevated than its prominent shoulders.

A slender, tall and long neck also makes them stand out. The back of their necks have light bands that are centrally placed. The band can be followed by grey, black, brown, or dark color. Savannahs have short tails ending in black solid tips. The eyes are all sorts of color from green, brown, gold, to blue. As they age the color changes.

The temperamental nature of these cats is one of the best thing about them. Loyalty comes second on the list as demonstrated in how they tend to be next to their owners all the time. With proper training they can be used to fetch items. People who have had them before attest to the fact that they are friendly and social to strangers. When not trained at an early age to interact with people they will run and hide at the presence of new people.

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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