All of our Savannahs are TICA registered.

Photo courtesy of B. Cowell of Kirembo Savannahs.

The Savannah Generations

Savannahs are a hybrid cat, bred from crossing a domestic cat to an African Serval. Savannahs offer the look of a wild cat but with a tamer personality. It is also a good compromise for those wanting a wild cat like a Serval, but whose city bylaws won't allow them to have a Serval. You must be aware, though, that the Savannah is considered a hybrid cat, and that you will be required to have a pet passport to cross the border with one, no matter which generation. You will also need to get a CITES permit if you wish to buy one from the U.S. or overseas, no matter which generation.

We refer to Savannahs as a F1, F2, F3, F4 and so on:

• An F1 Savannah means the parents are a domestic and an African Serval.

• An F2 Savannah is a domestic bred to a F1 Savannah.

• An F3 Savannah is a domestic bred to a F2 Savannah

• F3 generations and further down can be shown at TICA shows. 

• The further down you go on the generations, the more domesticated the cats looks and acts. If you want the wild look with a tamer personality, then choose an F1 or an F2 Savannah.  

We also may refer to how the Savannah is registered:

• An A-registered Savannah is a Savannah that has one  Savannah for a parent. 

• A B-registered Savannah is a Savannah has a Savannah mommy and a Savannah daddy.

• A C-registered Savannah is a Savannah that has a Savannah mommy, daddy and both Savannah grand-parents. 

The Savannah Price

One of the most frequently asked questions about Savannahs is about their high cost. It is difficult to find a perfect match between a Serval and a domestic, and there is a lot of time and investment involved with breeding them. Sometimes the Serval does not like the domestic. Sometimes the domestic does not like the Serval. Sometimes the Serval does not recognize the domestic as a breeding partner. Sometimes, they like each other, but the pregnancy never takes. Then, you have to start all over again. And when the pregnancy does take, it is sometimes not carried out to full term. And, if it is carried out to full term, the babies are always born as preemies (premature) because the gestation period for a domestic cat is 2 weeks shorter than for wild cats. Savannah prices go down as you go down in generations.

The Savannah Body

Shoulder Height and Weight:

Savannahs are smaller than the Serval, with an average weight of 18 pounds, up to a  maximum weight of 25 pounds. Because of their long legs, they do appear a lot bigger than their weight indicates. Their average height at the shoulder is 15 inches. Their average length (not including the tail, from shoulder to hip) is 17 inches.  Savannahs take two to three years to fully grow. The most popular color is the brown spotted (black spots on brown), resembling the Serval and the Cheetah, but there are also other colors such as the silver spotted, and black spotted (black spots will show in the sun).  Savannahs are long-legged and long-bodied, have large upright ears, and are spotted. They have occelli (special markings on the back of their ears), and triangular faces. 

The Savannah Personality

Goodness gracious, it's a great ball of fire....... Savannahs are energetic, athletic, and jump, jump, jump everywhere! They live to play. They love to entertain! Toys are their life! They will leap very high and far, and, they love to play in the water. Climbing towers and cat teasers are a main staple for these little ones. Once they are thoroughly exercised, then they will come and nap in your lap. It is a good idea to have another cat or even a dog as a playmate for your Savannah. 

Feeding a Savannah

Savannah thrive on a raw food diet. Raw food can be found at many pet stores, and I have a recipe posted under my Raw Food link. Savannahs do eat kibble, but if you have a choice, then opt to choose the raw food. It is better for them, they like it better, and it will prolong their life as well as reduce health issues.

Other Savannah information

If your Savannah ever needs to be anesthetized, then ISOFLOURINE should be used. Other anesthetics, such as Ketamine,  have negative, sometimes fatal consequences.

Savannahs should only receive KILLED vaccines. Modified live vaccines are dangerous and can be fatal to them.