About Savannah Cats

Savannah cats are a hybrid of the African Serval cat and a domestic cat. Each savannah cat has a different filial ranting. Each “F” rating represents how many generations away from the Serval they are.

An F1 savannah is the first generation away from the serval cat with 50% serval blood with a serval parent, usually the serval being the father.

An F2 savannah is the second generation away from the serval, with a serval grandparent.

HPF1 savannah

  • These are rare cats that are far more difficult to breed than your average cat breed. The gestation period is far different than a domestic cat which can result in death at birth, possible incubation, with extra 24 hour care and bottle feeding.

    On top of that it is very rare to have a serval interested to breed with a savannah or domestic cat.

    We put a lot of our time into working with these savannah cats to ensure you’re getting a tame, well socialized, harness trained and affectionate kitten.

    We feed them top quality raw meats, and bottle feed our higher generation kittens to get a closer bond for taming.

  • “HP” stands for “High Percentage” of serval in their pedigree. This happens when an F1 savannah is bred to an African serval resulting in a kitten with about 75% serval blood.

    This cat is still legal in most states. Consider getting an HPF1 savannah if you’re in a state that bans serval ownership.

  • These are highly intelligent cats that can learn many tasks and commands quickly.

    Most will enjoy going for a walk on a leash if properly exposed at a young age.

    You may find your savannah loves water and playing in a low filled bath tub!

  • Since savannahs can be high energy and intelligent, they will need many stimulating toys around your home or cattery.

    These cats are not naturally destructive or aggressive. They do enjoy climbing high so cat trees are highly recommended as well as puzzle toys.

  • In most states, yes they are legal at any generation savannah you choose to get.

    However some states or cities require a permit to own one, or will only allow lower generations.

    Feel free to ask if a savannah is legal in your location!

  • Many say these cats are hypoallergenic, however no one seems to know for sure. Savannahs seem to have less of the Fel D 1 gene than domestic cats. This is the gene causing these allergies. There are some cat foods that can help lower this gene in cats as well.

    So far we have had many people who have allergies adopting our savannahs that don’t experience allergies with their kitten.

  • Yes, we socialize our kittens with our 4 german shepherd dogs, they all seem to love dogs and will rub all over them!

    They adapt well to meeting new cats at a young age, even sometimes as adults too.

    If you plan to be away from home often we do recommend to consider getting another cat for company. Preferably another savannah to match their energy levels.

  • They are domestic cats that will use the cat box, and require the same immunizations as a regular cat.

    HPF1 or F1 cats are still domestic, but will have more “serval like” tendencies like not burring their poop in the litter box.

  • No, a savannah should never be let outside especially the higher generations. They are very curious and tend to wander far and never return.

    These cats also like to climb high, so the risk of a broken bone or very serious injury is high.

    If possible, we recommend outdoor catteries for a safe enclosure for your savannah to still enjoy the outdoors.