The SavannahBy: Megan Harrison

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Where did they come from? (History)

What kinds of characteristics do they have? (Physical Attributes)

Would they make a good pet for a family? (Health and Temperament)

Conclusion

Works Cited

Where did they come from? (History)

The Savannah is a hybrid breed (which means it is the result of mating two different species).It came from the African Serval cat and a domestic cat.The name Savannah comes from the habitat of the Serval cat; the grasslands of Africa.

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Originally bred in the 1980’s (what a new breed!)

The first person to breed them was a lady named Judee Frank– Judee was from Pennsylvania

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What kinds of characteristics do they have? (Physical Attributes)

The first generation Savannah can be up to 20 lbs– average Savannah is between 8 & 18 lbs.

They have a 3/4 length tail.

Colors ranging from silver to amber.

Teardrop markings around the eyes.

Physical Attributes continued

Faces are triangularEars are large, alert, with a wide base and slightly rounded tipsPatterns and Colors include:– Black, brown spotted

tabby, silver spotted tabby, or black smoke

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Would they make a good pet for a family? (Health and Temperament)

The Savannah is friendly and socialGood with other household pets and great with children (because of their playful personality)They love water and enjoy taking baths!Show affection by eager welcoming and head butts.

Health and Temperament continued

Care for like any other shorthair catThey have what is called the “hybrid vigor” (results when two different species are mated)– Offspring are strong and

disease resistantVery few health problems and show no genetic abnormalities.

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History Quiz

What kind of cat did the Savannah come from?– African Serval cat

Where does the name Savannah come from?– The habitat of the Serval cat (African grasslands)

When was the Savannah originally bred?– 1980’s

Who originally bred them?– Judee Frank from Pennsylvania

Physical Attributes Quiz

What shape is the Savannah’s face?– Triangular

Are the ears large or small?– Large

What are the markings called around it’s eyes?– Teardrop markings

Health and Temperament Quiz

Is the Savannah friendly or mean?– Friendly

Does it like other pets and kids?– Yes

Do they like water and baths?– Yes

Do they have many health problems?– No

Do you think a Savannah would be good for a family?

Conclusion

All in all the Savannah is a pretty cool cat. The are very new to the domestic cat world, but their popularity is growing. They are good family pets and a good cat to start out with if a family has only had dogs in the past. Not only are they beautiful animals, but they are friendly and fun to be around!

Works Cited

http://savannahcats.com/http://savannahcats.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14itemid=33http://www.hdw-inc.com/savannahwhatis.htmhttp://www.savannah-cats.net/about-savannahs.htmhttp://www.savannahcat.de/savannah_en.htmlhttp://www.patzmeow.com/savannahcat.html