Tuesday, March 27, 2018

What Savannah Kittens Are All About

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.

This breed of cat is slim and tall, as such, it appears bigger than its real size. Their sizes are determined by generation and sex. F1 hybrid males are so far the largest cats. The size of the second generation is not that much smaller compared to that of the F1. The F1 and F2 large size is caused by the strong genetic influence of the parent serval.

First generation offspring are usually very similar to the servals in terms of physical characteristics. However, the genetic influence of the serval diminishes in the later generations. Early generations of these cats usually weigh between 3.6 and 9.1 kilograms. Beyond the second generation, the weight goes down, and ranges between 3.2 and 6.8 kilograms. Kittens of one litter can usually have a big variance in weight.

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 are not hostile despite the possessions of their canines. They like to move with those individuals who keep them around the house and form a great company. They can also be trained to move on a leash. They are also said interact friendly with visitors and there is no need of introducing them to visitors in any way. They may live together with other home animals like dogs in peace.

However, there are some that can also be very distant and less social. In this case, they hiss and growl when they see a stranger or other animals. To avoid such a situation, it is best to socialize the kittens while they are still very young. Ensuring maximum exposure to animals and dogs is the best solution to this problem.

A Savannah kitten likes water unlike many other kinds of cats that fear water a lot. These kittens would play around with water and in some occasions submerge their entire bodies into the water. Some individuals take baths with their kittens in the washrooms. When these cats wag or flick their tails, it is a sign of being happy.

There are several different places where these kittens can be purchased. When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to the physical characteristics of the cat. The seller should also be able to present a certificate of registration of the cat. The price usually varies from one location to another and from one seller to another.




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