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98 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

SERENGETI

TALL AND ELEGANT, THIS BREED HAS A GENTLE BUT OUTGOING TEMPERAMENT

Place of origin US Designer-bred to resemble the serval—a small, leggy wild Large,
round eyes
Date of origin 1990s cat of the African grasslands—the Serengeti was created in
Breed registries TICA California in the mid-1990s and is now also known in Europe
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg) and Australia. The result of crossing a Bengal (pp.94–5) with
Grooming
an Oriental (pp.43–51), this breed stands out among others
with its long neck and legs, and upright stance. Most
Colors and patterns conspicuous are the Serengeti’s exceptionally large ears,
Black solid color; spotted which are the same length as its head. This agile cat
tabby in any shade of brown
or silver (silver ground color enjoys climbing and exploring high places. It bonds
with black spots); and closely with its owner and is an ideal companion
black smoke.
for someone who spends a lot of time at home.
Well-rounded
whisker pads
Head longer
than broad
Long, lean, Fine, dense silver
athletic body spotted tabby coat Exceptionally large,
wide-based ears
with rounded tips

Distinct, widely
spaced spots

Long neck
in proportion
to body

Very
long legs

Dark tail tip