Sunday, March 25, 2018

Useful Facts About Savannah Kittens

By Anna Wood


A savannah cat is a kind of cat that came into existence after interbreeding a domestic cat and a serval. The domestic cat that was interbred with a serval cat was a Siamese. The cat was owned by a person whose name was Suzi Woods. In April of 1986, Judee Frank did the crossbreeding process. In 1996 the writing of the earliest document for registration of the breed was done and presented to the ICA (International Cat Association). It was until 2001 the breed for registration was accepted. This article presents information on savannah kittens.

These cats are usually tall and slim, something that makes them to appear bigger than they actually are. How big the cat is usually depends on sex and the generation. The largest cats are usually the F1 hybrid males. The F2 generations are also usually comparable in size to the F1s. The large size of the F1 and F2 generations is usually as a result of a greater genetic influence of the serval ancestor.

The physical characteristics of the first generation offspring are normally very identical to those of the parent servals. This genetic influence of the serval however diminishes in the next generations. The weight of the first generation ranges from 3.6 kilograms and 9.1 kilograms. However, the weight diminishes in generations beyond the second generation to 3.2 and 6.8 kilograms. A big variance in weight can be observed in kittens of same litter.

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 and cats in general exhibit the loyalty of a canine. They follow their owners around the house and provide great company. One can also train them to walk on a leash. The cats have been reported to be very social with strangers and may not need introduction of any kind. They may also coexist with other pets and dogs without much trouble.

Savannah cats are very social but some can also be very distant and less social. When they portray this behaviour, they usually hiss and growl to visitors, other pets or animals. This problem can be prevented by socializing the kittens when they are very young. They should be exposed to animals and dogs which may help cure the problem.

Unlike other breeds of cats, kittens of this breed are not afraid of water. They enjoy playing with water and sometimes immerse themselves completely in it. Cases of people showering with their kittens in bathrooms have been reported. These cats show their excitement by wagging or flicking 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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