Savannah Cat Profile | Breed Standard | TICA Guidelines
The anatomy of Savannah cats never ceases to amaze us.
Savannah Cat Profile of the Breed Standard
Savannah Cat Profile – The Savannah cat is large, long, slender, and has long hind legs. Its anatomy differs significantly from other cat breeds and is unique, which is particularly evident in its sloping, elongated back. Its gait is extremely elegant, reminiscent of a stalking wildcat. To ensure these traits are preserved, a breed standard has been developed.
A remarkable feature is their impressive musculature, which gives them exceptional physical prowess. Savannah cats are not prone to obesity, and their appearance resembles that of the serval from which they descend. Selecting the right parent cats is crucial, and achieving this without external help can initially be challenging.
A remarkable feature is their impressive musculature, which gives them exceptional physical prowess. Savannah cats are not prone to obesity, and their appearance resembles that of the serval from which they descend. Selecting the right parent cats is crucial, and achieving this without external help can initially be challenging.
Elongated and triangular cats
Savannah Cat Profile – They have a small, elongated, triangular head, ideally marked with an “M” on the forehead. Their wildcat-like features are accentuated by the dark tear lines under the eyes. They also have a long neck and large ears decorated with wild spots. On the back of the ears, a so-called “thumbprint” is often visible.
The lightening of the base color of their coat takes on average about 1.5 years until the coat pattern is fully developed. We particularly prefer a long and thick tail, although many people prefer a short, thick tail. The hind legs of Savannah cats should be longer and more muscular than the front legs. They feature beautiful spotted patterns with strong black contrast. These patterns can be found in the colors Brown Black, Golden Brown Black, and Silver Black Spotted Tabby & Black (Melanistic).
The lightening of the base color of their coat takes on average about 1.5 years until the coat pattern is fully developed. We particularly prefer a long and thick tail, although many people prefer a short, thick tail. The hind legs of Savannah cats should be longer and more muscular than the front legs. They feature beautiful spotted patterns with strong black contrast. These patterns can be found in the colors Brown Black, Golden Brown Black, and Silver Black Spotted Tabby & Black (Melanistic).
When mating between Savannah Cats
When breeding Savannah cats, it is very important to ensure that the Savannah stud cat is truly purebred. This is crucial for promoting the breed and producing typy and attractive Savannah kittens.
There are still not many F5 SBT Savannah breeders, as many breeders often focus more on the earlier generations and prioritize financial aspects. Nevertheless, the lower generations come with some disadvantages. Many animals mark territory despite being neutered and behave more wildly than F5 SBT Savannah cats, making their care significantly more challenging.
There are still not many F5 SBT Savannah breeders, as many breeders often focus more on the earlier generations and prioritize financial aspects. Nevertheless, the lower generations come with some disadvantages. Many animals mark territory despite being neutered and behave more wildly than F5 SBT Savannah cats, making their care significantly more challenging.
