There aren’t many who have heard of a Savannah cat, and there aren’t many either who have had the privilege of owning one. If you are merely interested in these creatures, or seriously considering getting one as a pet, here is some fascinating information about these cats which can be a lot of fun to live with.
Unlike a domestic cat, the Savannah cat can take 3 years to reach maturity. Their bodies tend to grow during the first 2 years and they develop their muscle in the third year. While this is the norm, there are exceptions to the case and they have been known to continue growing for 4 years.
You can never really say for definite what size a Savannahcat will grow to, but the general rule of thumb as that they will be approximately double the size of a domestic cat and weigh around 25 pounds. Unlike other cats, it is also very rare for them to be in any way overweight, as they are pretty much solid muscle, without any excess fat accumulating around the gut.
The appearance and demeanour of a Savannah cat gives the impression that they weigh more than they do. They are also incredible sleek and flexible for their size, and can slip into spaces you would never think possible, and from the kitchen floor can easily stretch to get their front paws onto the worktops.
The main reason they never develop a gut is their excessive energy. Get out of the way if your kitty is pleased to see you and comes barelling towards you. Their energy is boundless, and they will run and climb endlessly, most of the time for no other reason that because they can.
If you are looking for a quiet pet, you may want to reconsider acquiring a Savannah cat, they are one of the most vocal cats you will ever come across. Their vocal range far exceeds a typical meow, and if you think you can hear a bird close by, chances are it’s your cat chirping. If you try and make them do something you don’t want to, you will be treat to a range of around 100 different meows in varying pitches.
They are very cautious around new items, so anything new you acquire place it in the centre of the room. They will eventually come up and sniff it, stretching their neck way out from their body. They will be so intent on examining this new thing that if you make it twitch, they will spring a good 4ft in the air, which can be very funny to witness.
Savannah cats have enormous back feet, akin to a rabbit, they also have large ears and teeth. The latter can be painful when they are kittens, as they have no bite inhibitions. If they do actually catch you, their teeth are so sharp they will invariably draw blood. This needs correcting from an early age, similar to training a puppy, as they are highly intelligent and can be trained to be great pets.
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