Acquiring Your New Savannah Kitten
After you have learned about this amazing new cat breed and find yourself hooked on getting one of your own there are a few things you need to consider. First, many prospective owners seem to want a large size cat, Savannahs are known to be larger than most domestic cats but looks can be quite deceiving in this breed. The weight of the Savannah in comparison with the size is remarkable. Since the Savannah is bred to mimic the Serval, you will find their physique to be much longer and slender than other breeds which can give them the appearance of being much heavier than they actually are. The size is also determined by which generation you choose. An F1 is typically going to be the largest in size followed by the F2 then F3 etc. F1 is the first generation from the foundation cat, the beloved Serval.
As mentioned earlier an F1 will typically be the largest of the Savannah breed, F1 Savannahs are also quite a rare treasure. To successfully breed an F1 is a huge accomplishment due to the time and dedication needed. The domestic cat and the African Serval have a different amount of chromosomes so fertility between the two is compromised. Once you have bred a domestic cat to the Serval successfully, there are still many more obstacles. Once born, the kittens have a high mortality rate due to being born at a premature age. Since the Serval and domestic cat have approximately 10 days difference in gestational period, they are born prematurely many times and may need around the clock care by the breeder for weeks following a viable birth. F1’s will usually have the closest resemblance to the Serval in size and type.Exotic Kittens
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