History of Savannah Cats Exotic Cat Breed

History of "Savannah Cats" Exotic Cat Breed

Savannah cat is the name given to the offspring
of a domestic cat and a serval—a medium-sized,
large-eared wild African cat. The unusual cross
became popular among breeders at the end of the
20th century, and in 2001 the International Cat
Association accepted it as a new registered breed.
Savannahs are much more social than typical domestic
cats, and they are often compared to dogs in their
loyalty. They can be trained to walk on a leash
and even taught to play fetch.

Bengal breeder Judee Frank crossbred a male serval,
belonging to Suzi Woods, with aSiamese (domestic cat)
to produce the first Savannah cat (named Savannah) on
April 7, 1986. Frank’s Savannah attracted the interest
of Patrick Kelley, who purchased one of Savannah’s kittens
in 1989. Kelley was one of the first enthusiasts who
worked towards establishing a new domestic breed based
on a serval/domestic cat cross. He approached many serval
breeders to help in the development of this new breed,
and finally garnered the help of breeder Joyce Sroufe
to work with him in taking the steps needed to have the
new breed recognized.

Source: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Savannah cat is well-known with discerning pet owners and
in many cases  rival the dog as the favorite animal
companion. This is due to their extraordinary physical
appearance, loving personality and amazing intelligence.

•World’s Largest Domestic Cat
 •Can be Walked on a Leash
 •Love to Play in the Water
 •Dog-Like Personality
 •Fully Domesticated Personalities
 •Great with Children and Other Animals

Savannahs are often seen walking on a leash or playing fetch
with their owners.  Savannahs require no special licensing
or different care than ordinary house cats.

The store is the amazing result of our dedication to the
Savannah Cat Breed, incessant hard work and heartfelt dream
to further knowledge about this rare breed so it can change
your life as it has ours. The Savannah is simply the most
intelligent, loving and beautiful animal companion a family
could wish for.



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