MD Savannah Cats

MD Savannah Cats

Savannah Cats are derived from crossing an African Serval cat with a domestic cat or a Bengal which is derived from an Asian Leopard.

MDC Cattery started from our interest in exotic cats.  We started with Bengals and moved on to Savannahs.

All of our cats are hand raised, in our home, not in cages so they are ready to integrate into their new loving homes.  

We feed our Savanna Cats on a diet of raw, lean ground turkey, and raw very lean ground sirloin mixed with high quality canned cat food, also Dry food available to them at all times.  Proper diet is important for Savannahs as they need the high protein diet.

All kittens will come with shots, and Micro-Chipped and TICA Registered.

 

 

More information about Savannah Cats

Bengal breeder Judee Frank managed to crossbreed a Serval and domestic cat, producing the first Savannah (named Savannah) on April 7, 1986. 

In 1996, Patrick Kelly and Joyce Sroufe wrote the original version of the Savannah breed standard, and presented it to the TICA board. However, in that same year, TICA had placed a moratorium on new breeds.   It was not until 2000, that the standard, with input from other breeders, was accepted by TICA in a narrow 7-to-6 vote. At that same time, the Savannah International Member & Breeder Association (SIMBA) was formed, and reported just over 100 registered savannahs.   As of 2001, the population of Savannahs was estimated to be over 200

Savannahs are considered one of the larger breeds of domesticated cats.   Their tall and slim build gives Savannahs the appearance of greater size than their actual weight due to the stronger genetic influence of the African Serval ancestor.

Male Savannahs tend to be larger than females. Early generation Savannahs may weigh 10 to 25 lbs. Size is also very dependent on generation and sex, with F1 male cats usually being the largest. Later generation Savannahs are usually between 8-17 lbs.

Because of the random factors in Savannah hybrid genetics, there can be significant variation in size, even in one litter. Some breeders report Savannahs in excess of 30 pounds, with at least one breeder claiming an over 40 pound male.

View the TICA Savannah Cat Standard by clicking below.  (PDF)

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