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Cats
# The Savannah: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United States
A large athletic, intelligent and affectionate cat with the look of a small cheetah.
Size LargeLife expectancy 13–20 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €800 – €4,000
[Find a breeder 20](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=savannah)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Excellent
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Talkative
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: He is gentle, demonstrative and very attached to his family.
- Intelligent and playful: His curiosity and athletic abilities make him a very stimulating companion.
- Easy maintenance: His short coat mainly requires weekly brushing.
- Robust health: No known genetic disease is reported by the source.
- Needs space: Its intense activity requires a large and richly furnished environment.
- Risk of escape: Its living area must be carefully secured.
- Destructive boredom: A lack of stimulation can lead it to damage objects or furniture.
- Variable temperament: Generations close to the Serval can be more exclusive and reserved.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active households: It is suitable for people able to offer it games, exercise and stimulation every day.
- Spacious and secure homes: It thrives in an enriched environment where it can climb, run and explore.
- Well-informed families: Generations far removed from the Serval can enjoy playing with children after good socialization.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: Its high need for activity and interactions would be difficult to satisfy.
- Small, sparsely furnished homes: The lack of space and stimulation increases the risk of boredom.
- Households often absent: It copes poorly with a life lacking in contact and activities.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
38 cmSavannah
- Height at the withers
- 30–45 cm
- Weight
- 7–14 kg
- Coat
- Short, spotted
- Origin
- United States
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Savannah in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Savannah is a recent breed born in the United States from the cross between the Serval, a wild feline of the African savannas, and various domestic cats with spotted coats. The story begins in 1986 with a female cat born to a Siamese mother raised by Judee Frank and a Serval father. First called Miracle then Savannah, she gives birth three years later to a litter with a Turkish Angora male. Patrick Kelly then continues the development of the breed, to which Joyce Sroufe contributes notably by co-writing its first standard. The TICA accepts this standard in the early 2000s after the work of several enthusiasts and a group of 18 founding breeders. In France, the breed remains rare and the LOOF authorizes in shows only cats from the F5 generation onward.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Savannah has a body among the most imposing in cats, supported by powerful musculature. Its triangular head, longer than wide, appears rather short in relation to the body. Its large ears are set high, wide at the base and rounded at the top. Its almond-shaped eyes are green or golden. Its short coat has a color ranging from fawn to orange, covered with black spots that recall the cheetah. Its thick tail, relatively short, ends with a black tip and does not touch the ground when the cat is standing.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Despite its partly wild ancestry, the Savannah is gentle, demonstrative and very affectionate. Intelligent, curious and athletic, it likes to play, jump and go into the water. Its temperament, however, depends greatly on the quality of its socialization and its generation. F1 and F2, closer to the Serval, generally become attached to one or two people and remain more reserved with children and strangers. More distant generations more readily give their trust and willingly enjoy games with younger ones.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Savannah needs sustained daily activity and a very stimulating environment. It can live in the city as well as in the countryside, provided it has enough space, a large cat tree, scratching posts, toys, platforms, tunnels and hiding places. It also enjoys walks on a leash. Careful securing of the living area is essential due to its risk of running away. If it gets bored, it can become destructive and attack clothes, shoes or furniture.
Training
## Training and socialization
Early socialization plays an essential role, particularly in the generations closest to the Serval. It is advisable to gradually get it used to people, children, other animals and handling, while respecting its temperament. Its intelligence, curiosity and love of play make it possible to offer it stimulating learning experiences and to accustom it to walking on a leash.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Savannah
The purchase price varies greatly depending on the generation, the breeding and the cat's characteristics. You should also plan for an annual maintenance budget estimated by the source between 300 and 600 euros.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Savannah is described as a solid and robust cat, with no known genetic disease. As with other cats, vaccination is recommended in order to protect it in particular against rabies, typhus, leukemia and coryza.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
Very active and strongly muscled, the Savannah needs a diet sufficiently rich in proteins and fats, adapted to its morphology and its physical expenditure.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/savannah/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The letter F followed by a number indicates the genealogical distance from the Serval: an F1 has a Serval father and a domestic mother, an F2 has a Serval grandfather and an F3 a Serval great-grandparent. The higher the number, the further the cat is from the Serval. In France, only Savannahs of generation F5 or later are authorized in shows by the LOOF.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Savannah
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Savannah affectionate?
Yes. It is described as gentle, demonstrative and very attached to its owner, but the F1 and F2 generations tend to bond with only one or two people.
### Can the Savannah live in an apartment?
It can live in the city, but it needs a lot of space, activity and an environment rich in equipment, games and opportunities to climb. The home must also be carefully secured against escapes.
### Does the Savannah get along with children and other animals?
Compatibility depends on its socialization and its generation. Generations further removed from the Serval trust children more easily, and the breed also shows excellent sociability with other animals.
### Does the Savannah require a lot of maintenance?
No. Weekly brushing is generally sufficient, with regular checks of the eyes and ears. It enjoys water and often tolerates an occasional bath well.
### Is the Savannah hypoallergenic?
It is often presented as hypoallergenic and sheds little.
## Find a Savannah breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Savannah breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Savannah breeders in Occitanie6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah/occitanie) [Savannah breeders in Pays de la Loire3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah/pays-de-la-loire) [Savannah breeders in Brittany3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah/brittany)
### Savannah breeders by country
[22 breeders of Savannah in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah/germany) [20 breeders of Savannah in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah) [4 breeders of Savannah in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah/united-kingdom) [2 breeders of Savannah in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah/austria)
[All breeders of Savannah in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah)
## Ready to welcome a Savannah?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-savannah)
## Compare Savannah with other breeds
- [Bengal vs. Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah)
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