Use coupon code "KITTENLIFE" to get 20% OFF The Best Cat Collars Available here : https://www.bemixpets.com ( Use coupon code "KITTENLIFE" to get 20% OFF ) Maine Coon Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/MaineCoon.org/ Maine Coon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mainecoonorg =========================================================== In today's video, we are going to talk about 11 Things You Didn’t Know About Savannah Cats. We will also talk about the most common myths, lurking about this special breed. The Savannah cat has become a popular pet, because of its interesting and exotic appearance as well as its very characteristic tameness and fondness of their owners. The combination of serval cats and siamese makes this type of cat one of a kind. Savannahs makes great family members and are very social and interesting animals. Here are 11 Facts You Probably Didn’t know About Domestic Savannah Cats 1 . They are the result of cross-breeding. Savannahs are a mix of wild serval cats and domestic felines. Savannahs are cousins to the lynx and ocelot, and they all wear the same beautiful spotted coat. This beautiful breed was created by cross-breeding a domestic cat with an African wild cat. The first litter was born in 1986, with only one kitten. The kitten was named Savannah, which also became the breeds name after breeders found out about the new kitten and took a large interest in this new, beautiful breed of cat. 2. They love water. Most cats are not too fond of water. It is even safe to say that the majority of cats hate water. But if you need to give your Savannah cat a bath, it won’t be a difficult task. The Savannah cats are known for their love of water, and it is not unusual to find them swimming around, splashing and having the time of their life, while most cats would be longing for bath time to end. 3. They have dog-like personalities. The Savannah cat is an active, adventurous and curious cat and their its personality has been compared to dogs. The Savannah quickly creates strong bonds to with their owners and often follow them around just like a dog. This has made the Savannah an excellent and popular pet for both cat and dog lovers. 4. They are intelligent. Savannah cats are generally intelligent and curious. They are easily taught tricks on by command, that just like you normally would see with a well-trained dog doing, . This includes tricks such as retrieving objects, opening doors and cabinets, turning the faucet etc. They also enjoy walking on with a leash, which many other cats find difficult-unbearable. Just like dogs, Savannah cats can also be clicker-trained. 5. They are athletic. The Savannah cat is, as mentioned earlier, an active and adventure adventurous cat. This, paired together with their long, slim legs make them excellent climbers and jumpers. Many cat owners claims that their Savannahs likes to be up high, finding them on kitchen counters, on top of refrigerators or cabinets. The Savannah can also jump 8 to 11 feet horizontally, so this curious cat can change its location from one place to another before you have the time to blink. 6. They are expensive. If you are interested in buying a Savannah cat from a breeder, prepare for a high costto put down some money. This beautiful companion comes at a high price. Savannahs are ranged from F1 down to F6, meaning First Generation or Sixth Generation so on. A Savannah cat is considered purebred at F4 and later generations. How Much Is A Savannah Cat? The price of a F1 Savannah cat is somewhere between $17,000- $22,000, because of the extreme difficulty of pairing and very small litters. Lower generations such as F3 to F6 will cost about $1,000 – $ 4,000, since the pairings are easier and each pairing yields bigger litters. 7. They can grow tall. There have been two cats to hold the Guinness World Records title for Tallest Domestic Cat, both of them being Savannahs. The first winner in 2013, name Trouble, was 19 inches tall, toes to shoulder. Trouble fell to second place in 2017, when the Savannah Arcturus was measured at just over 19 inches tall. 8. They are social and playful. Savannah cats loves playing with their human friends and are known for even greeting their family members at the door. The Savannah fluffs the base of their tail when greeting and can also wag their tails just like a dog greeting its human would. It is usual for Savannah cats to sleep close to their humans at night, sometime even under the covers for warmth. They also enjoy playing fetch, since they are easily taught how to retrieve objects. They are not afraid or cautious of strangers, and they will happily engage in playtime with anyone who is willing to play.

• published: 10 Nov 2020
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