Breed comparison
Bengal or Savannah: Which breed should you choose?
Bengal and Savannah are two cat breeds often compared by prospective owners. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle.
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Key takeaways
- Savannah is larger: 7–14 kg compared with 4–7 kg for Bengal.
- Bengal costs less to buy: €1,000 – €3,000 compared with €800 – €4,000 for Savannah.
- The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €95 per month.
- Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (5/5).
- For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (4/5).
- Bengal scores higher for “Apartment living”: 3/5 compared with 2/5 for Savannah.
- Bengal scores higher for “First-time owners”: 3/5 compared with 2/5 for Savannah.
- Savannah lives longer on average: 13–20 years compared with 10–15 years for Bengal.
Our verdict
Choose Bengal if you’re looking for…
- Active households: The Bengal is well suited to people ready to play and interact with it every day.
- Families with plenty of time: It appreciates a regular presence and a lively living environment, with varied stimulation.
- Fans of athletic cats: Its athletic and curious profile appeals to households looking for a very dynamic companion.
Choose Savannah if you’re looking 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.
Detailed comparison
| General information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Build | Large | Large |
| Height at the withers | 30–40 cm | 30–45 cm |
| Weight | 4–7 kg | 7–14 kg |
| Coat | Short, smooth | Short, spotted |
| Life expectancy | 10–15 years | 13–20 years |
| Average price | €1,000 – €3,000 | €800 – €4,000 |
| Monthly budget | ≈ €95 | ≈ €95 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Families and children | Very good | Very good |
| Daily exercise needs | Very high | Very high |
| Apartment living | Good | Fair |
| First-time owners | Good | Fair |
| Other pets | Very good | Excellent |
| Tolerance of being alone | Limited | Limited |
| Vocalization | Talkative | Talkative |
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