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The Savannah is a breed of hybrid cat developed in the late 20th century from crossing a serval (Leptailurus serval) with a domestic cat (Felis catus). [1] [2] This hybridization typically produces large and lean offspring, with the serval's characteristic large ears and markedly brown-spotted coats.
A hybrid of a wild serval and a domestic cat, the Savannah is one exotic pet that turns heads. With its long, graceful body, large ears, and wild appearance, it’s no wonder these cats cost ...
The serval is a slender, medium-sized cat that stands 54–62 cm (21–24 in) at the shoulder and weighs 9–18 kg (20–40 lb). It is characterised by a small head, large ears, a golden-yellow to buff coat spotted and striped with black, and a short, black-tipped tail. The serval has the longest legs of any cat relative to its body size.
Marguerite: domestic cat × sand cat (Felis margarita); kittens were born to a domestic female, in 2013 and another 20 hybrids in the United Kingdom in 2017 [16] Safari cat: domestic cat × Geoffroy's cat (Leopardus geoffroyi) [17] [18] Savannah: domestic cat (including Bengal) × serval (Leptailurus serval) [19]
Boldly-patterned savannah cats are as striking as they are elegant. The breed inception took place in the 1980s when an African wild cat breed called a serval was crossed with a domestic cat ...
Savannah. The Savannah cat is a striking and exotic breed reminiscent of its wild ancestors, the serval. This hybrid breed results from crossing a domestic cat with a serval, a small wild African cat.
March 12, 2010: Scarlett's Magic, a Savannah cat owned by the Draper family Leon S. Draper, Kimberly Saunders, Martin "Marty" Draper and Matthew "Matteo" Draper was awarded the key to the city of Corona for being recognized in the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Tallest Cat, measuring 45.9 centimeters (18.1 inches) from shoulder to toe.
The Savannah was bred from a serval and the domestic Siamese cat. The first kitten was named, Savannah and was born in 1986. Although, the breed was not officially recognized until 2001.