SAVANNAH

Brief description of the breed

Savannahs can have a different color and a variety of patterns: black, brown, spotted, black and silver, ashy and some other shades of the colors mentioned.

Majority cats savannahs have distinct black and dark brown patches on golden, cream, sandy, or white backgrounds. The spots themselves can be round, oval or elongated. The patterns mentioned often give the animal a marbled hue.

Since during the selection there was a crossing of various cat breeds, sometimes savannahs can have a color that does not fit into the official breed standard, for example, chocolate, blue, red.

The head is triangular in shape, crowned with large, wide ears, supported by a graceful long neck. The cat's eyes are medium in size and can be any color. But the color of the pet's nose can vary from pink to black. At the same time, as a rule, savannah cats with black hair have a black color of the nose.

If we compare the savanna with a person playing sports, then such a comparison would be with a basketball player. The thing is that the Savannah has long legs and a fairly strong body. It is worth noting that the Savannah's hind legs are longer than the front ones.

Savannah reaches its full development at the age of three, but the cat of this breed reaches its usual growth at about one year of age. The development of other parts of the body takes a little longer.

The Savannah cat was created by crossing a domestic cat and a wild African cat on April 7, 1986. As a result of the first crossing, a kitten was born, which was given the name "savannah". Upon learning of the birth of such a kitty, breeders named Patrick Kelly and Joyce Sroufe teamed up to work together to create an entirely new breed.

Among the cat breeds that have contributed to the emergence of the savannah cat include Bengal, egyptian mau cat, oriental cat and some other breeds. The official registration of the breed by the International Cat Association took place in 2001. Since this year, representatives of the breed began to take an active part in various exhibitions and competitions.

If you are looking for a calm pet that is ready to sit on your lap for hours, then the Savannah cat is not for you. These pets are very active animals that are almost constantly in motion. They love to run and jump. Savannahs easily get used to walking on a leash. It is noteworthy that cats of this breed belong to the group of those few cats that are not averse to splashing in the water. Savannahs are confident, curious and friendly cats.

At a time when most cats don't react much to guests or other strangers, savannahs will happily greet people who come to your home. Especially joyful emotions are caused in pets by a meeting with family members.

Savannahs are very smart and love water. The sharp mind of these pets helps them open taps on their own. Therefore, when leaving home, many owners of these cats turn off the general water supply.

The special activity of the pet suggests that it is necessary to take care of fragile items in the house in advance, including decor items. Since savannahs are active, during the game they can knock down vases, figurines. They can also damage electrical wires from extension cords. To somewhat reduce the destructiveness of this cat, you need to buy toys for the pet in sufficient quantities. At the same time, they must be interactive, otherwise the savannah will not be interested in them.

In order for a shroud cat to feel comfortable and develop properly, it needs to be given a lot of time. Make sure that the pet has a sufficient number of interesting toys that will brighten up the time when the owner or family members are away from home. If this task seems difficult for you, then it is better to choose a cat of a different breed.

Savannahs get along well with other pets that are also active and inquisitive, such as maine coons, Siamese or oriental cats, ragdolls and with other active cats.

Keep in mind that Savannah cats living together with some other pets is not safe. First of all, we are talking about hamsters, rats, parrots, canaries, etc. Although the Savannah cat does not have a special hunting instinct, it is impossible to leave it alone with the mentioned animals if you do not want the death of your beloved parrot or, for example, a chinchilla.

The medium-length coat of Savannah cats should be brushed once or twice a week. This is enough to remove dead hairs and prevent the spread of wool around the house and furniture.

Teeth, as with most other cat care, should be brushed once a week to prevent periodontal disease and other dental problems.

In order to protect the pet from the occurrence of diseases, including dermatological ones (hair loss, lichen, fleas, etc.), it is necessary to limit the communication of the savannah with other unfamiliar animals. Therefore, the cat should not be allowed to walk on the street without the supervision of the owner. In addition, due to the special activity of representatives of this breed, they often fall under the wheels of cars. That's why you need to be extremely careful when walking outdoors.

Regular hygiene procedures include monitoring and caring for the ears. Ears should be checked weekly for inflammation, irritation, and infections such as ear mites. It is best to treat the auricles with a special solution prescribed by a veterinarian.

Savannah is an active and very social breed that can make friends even with dog, so it is the best choice for active families with other pets.

If you are going to leave a cat of this breed for the whole day, then it would be a good idea not only to leave a sufficient number of different interesting toys for the pet, but to leave it with another pet as a companion, for example, another cat. But keep in mind that we are talking about animals that have grown up together! To do this, from an early age, it is necessary to socialize pets, introduce them to each other.