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Sharing the love, passion, and experience of the beautiful Savannah.
Please do your research they are an amazing lifetime experience and all in commitment.
Tons to learn but we are here to help anytime with your questions.
So much love and time goes into them thank you for your understanding.
What is a Savannah?
Breed Overview
PERSONALITY: Affectionate and social with owners, pets, and older children; intelligent and trainable
WEIGHT: 12 to 25 pounds (depending on the generation)
LENGTH: 20 to 22 inches (depending on the generation)
COAT LENGTH: Short to medium hair
COAT COLOR: Tawny, black/brown spotted tabby, black/silver spotted tabby, or black smoke with a solid or tabby pattern
COAT PATTERNS: Spotted, striped, or solid
EYE COLOR: Amber or green
LIFESPAN: Up to 20 years
HYPOALLERGENIC: No
ORIGIN: Africa (serval), varied locations (domestic cat)
Savannah cats are energetic, intelligent, and playful, and they can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch. They need a lot of mental and physical activity to stay fit and entertained. The Savannah cat makes an excellent companion in the right home. They're sociable with people and pets, highly intelligent, and always willing to greet their owners with friendly head bumps. A Savannah cat may follow their owner around the house like a dog and are often described as "Velcro cats." Some aren't the type of cat to sleep all day and cuddle on your lap so they need a home that will give them plenty of exercise and playtime. The Ziggy Doo Wheel is highly recommended.
Savannahs generally get along well with other cats and dogs, and they're good with older children (toddlers may be easily overwhelmed by these large, playful cats). When buying a Savannah cat, choose a breeder who has socializes the kittens in a home with other pets and or kids so that they are not shy or fearful of these interactions.
Savannah Generation Pricing
(Example of Market Pricing Tiers Explained Below.)
Savannah kittens are based on their parent linage to determine the filial rating.
(ex. HPF1, F1 - F7) which is how close they are linked directly back to the African Serval. They are considered a hybrid and are more expensive than some other breeds; because they are a cross between a domesticated cat and an African Serval.
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Filial Rating
The price of a Savannah cat depends on its filial rating, or generation.
HP F1 Savannah cats which have a F1 Savannah mother and African Serval father they are the closest to an African Serval; unless you adopt an African Serval. This is not as easy as it sounds not always successful as the pair may not be compatible genetically or physically. A domestic felines gestation term is shorter than of an African Serval mother; one of the many challenges in producing.
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Breeding Snap Shot
So, the chosen F1 Savannah mother may not ever produce with the chosen African Serval father; then the pair selection begins again this goes for any pairing just because they are not compatible does not mean they will not be with another; this is just part of this life in raising these little miracles. Whether she doesn't take at all, or the kittens are underdeveloped; etc.
If she does give birth, they can be pre-mature which is a blessing she was even able to have these beautiful angels. Usually, they do not have many (1-4) just like African Servals the max is typically 4 kittens. If they are pre-mature that is ok; but may need additional care round the clock to get them caught up and stable. If one gets lucky the mother is compatible has a bond to the father, the African Serval and she carries the kittens a longer term; we have the Best of Both Worlds!
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HP F1 Savannah they are rare which drives the market price up you learn their adoption ranges is around $25,000 or more depending on overall evaluation.
Silver is rarer than Gold.
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F1 Savannah adoption ex. ($20,000-$15,999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F1 Savannah can have a F2 Savannah mother and an African Serval father but not always the case; as some have lower generation mothers (F3-F7) but will still be a F1 Savannah because of the African Serval father.
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F2 Savannah adoption ex. ($10,000-$6,999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F2 Savannah has a F1 Savannah mother and a F5-F7 Savannah father.
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F3 Savannah adoption ex. ($7,000-$4,999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F3 Savannah has a F2 Savannah mother and a F5-F7 Savannah father.
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F4 Savannah adoption ex. ($5,000-$3,999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F4 Savannah has a F3 Savannah mother and a F5-F7 Savannah father.
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F5 Savannah adoption ex. ($4,000-$2,999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F5 Savannah has a F6 Savannah mother and a F5-F7 Savannah father.
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F6 Savannah adoption ex. ($3,000-$1,999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F6 Savannah has a F7 Savannah mother and a F5-F7 Savannah father.
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F7 Savannah adoption ex. ($2,000-$999) it can range depending on the bloodlines and overall evaluation.
F7 Savannah has a F8 Savannah mother and a F5-F7 Savannah father.
As the generations increase in number this is how it is tracked of how many generations they are removed from the African Serval. Purebred Savannah Cats have three (3) or more consecutive generations of Savannah to Savannah heritage. Purebred Savannahs (SBT) have the most advanced breed status and are able to be shown at TICA cat shows. They are the key to locking quality Serval traits in a breeding line. They are similar in behavior to the average domestic cat however they are high-energy. They will have SBT classification on their TICA registration.
Explanation of Hybrid In-fertility:
Savannah Laws
FYI: For owners rehoming their cats and for potential new homes: Georgia, Nebraska, Hawaii and Rhode Island are states where Savannah ownership is not allowed at this time regardless of generation. There is a ban on Savannah ownership in NYC and the 5 boroughs; Savannahs that are at least an F5 or lower (F6, F7, etc) are legal to own in outstate New York.
Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont allow Savannahs that are F4 and lower (F5, F6, etc). Some states' counties/cities require permits for certain generations, while others ban them outright. Texas has many differing rules and regulations and varies from county to county.
Savannahs are not currently permitted to be owned in Denver, Colorado, nor in Seattle, Wa. There are others....best to check real time laws and have a letter emailed to you from local office stating you are approved.
We recommend you research Savannah legality via this website:
Hybrid Law – US and International Laws for Ownership of Hybrid Cats and Dogs
If you have any questions about Savannah ownership in your city, township, county or state, please contact your local animal control officer or sheriff, and get proof of legality via email.
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