Buyer question
Is a Savannah good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Savannah 1 out of 5 for beginners (experienced homes only).
Source: the Savannah page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Savannah in the Animal Library
The detail
A tall, spotted hybrid of a domestic cat and the African serval, graded by generation from F1 to later filial cats. Earlier generations are larger, wilder and legally restricted in places; later ones behave more like very active house cats.
- Temperament
- Bold, intense, loyal
- Best fit
- Experienced cat owners
- Energy
- 5 out of 5 (Leaps, climbs, fetches)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Minimal)
What to weigh
A Savannah needs large, secure space and constant enrichment, and early generations can be hard to live with. Ownership laws vary by state, county and city, and many landlords and insurers restrict them.