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The Savannahs
 The
Savannahs is an hybrid between the wild Serval cat and the domestic cat.
This beautiful breed was started in 1994 by Joyce Sroufe, a breeder of
Serval cats. She had enjoyed the temperament of the Servals she owned
and decided to see if she could breed a 30 pound Serval to a 10 pound
domestic cat.
The
cat would have the elegance of the Serval in a smaller and gentler cat,
more suited for family living. As a domestic cat, the Savannah does not
require special permits and is easier to manage than a full size Serval.
The cats
she produces turned out to be even more sweet and outgoing that she first
expected. By the 2nd generation the Savannahs are among the most outgoing
and friendly of domestic cat breeds.
Savannahs
are gorgeous spotted cats with the elegant look of a Serval yet small
enough (12-20 pounds) and gentle enough to be a wonderful pet. Color ranges
from light gold, tan to silver with Black spots. Most have black "tear
drops" under the eyes similar to the face of a Cheetah. From their large,
rounded tip ears to their short thick tails, Savannahs are beautiful miniature
Servals.
The International
Cat Association (TICA) has registered some early Savannahs and it is Joyce'
hope that ultimately this beautiful new breed will be accepted for full
registration status and showing.
Click on the links below to get to a
breeder in your area. The number in the "#" section represent
the number of breeders for a region.
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