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SAVANNAH

THIS TALL, GRACEFUL CAT HAS A STRIKINGLY UNUSUAL APPEARANCE

Place of origin US One of the newest cat breeds, the Savannah was officially Brow slightly
hooded
Date of origin 1980s recognized only in 2012. It originated from the chance mating
Breed registries TICA of a male serval, a wild cat of the African plains, with a domestic
Weight range 12–22lb female cat. The Savannah has inherited many of the serval’s
(5.5–10kg)
physical characteristics—including a spotted coat, long legs,
Grooming
and huge, upright ears—but is perhaps best known for its
personality. This adventurous and athletic cat is
Colors and patterns permanently on the lookout for amusement, which
Brown spotted tabby,
black silver-spotted tabby, might include playing with water, exploring the
black, or black smoke. contents of a cupboard, or opening doors. Since a
Ghost-spotting may Savannah can be quite demanding, the breed
be visible in black or
black smoke. is not best suited to first-time cat owners.
Extremely large,
upright ears set
high on head
Long neck
Parallel stripe
markings run from
top of head along
Long, slender, length of body
athletic body Triangular head
small in proportion
to body

Brown-spotted tabby
coat lies flat and has
slightly coarse texture,
though spots feel softer

Very long, Smaller spots on
muscular legs legs and paws