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Bengal or Savannah: which breed to choose?
Bengal and Savannah are two cat breeds often compared by future adopters. Here is 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 vs 4–7 kg for Bengal.
- Bengal is cheaper to buy: 1,000–3,000 € vs 800–4,000 € for Savannah.
- Monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about 95 € per month.
- Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (5/5).
- For “Family & children”, both breeds are tied (4/5).
- Bengal is rated higher for “Apartment living”: 3/5 vs 2/5 for Savannah.
- Bengal is rated higher for “First-time owner”: 3/5 vs 2/5 for Savannah.
- Savannah lives longer on average: 13–20 years vs 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.
- Available families : It appreciates a regular presence and a lively living environment, with varied stimulation.
- Athletic cat enthusiasts : Its sporty 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 |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height at withers | 30–40 cm | 30–45 cm |
| Weight | 4–7 kg | 7–14 kg |
| Coat | Short, smooth | Short, spotted |
| Life expectancy | 10–15 ans | 13–20 ans |
| Average price | 1,000–3,000 € | 800–4,000 € |
| Monthly budget | ≈ 95 € | ≈ 95 € |
| Compatibility | ||
| Family & children | Very good | Very good |
| Daily activity required | Very high | Very high |
| Apartment living | Good | Fairly good |
| First-time owner | Good | Fairly good |
| Other pets | Very good | Excellent |
| Tolerance for being alone | Limited | Limited |
| Vocalization | Talkative | Talkative |
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