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FAQ: Part Deux

6. Are there any breed specific health problems in the Savannah breed?

Currently, there are no breed specific health problems within the Savannah breeds; however, that being said, in the future, I believe we will need to be careful with the heart health of our cats due to their outcrossed lineages.

7. What is the general temperment of Savannahs?

Savannahs are, generally speaking, not lap cats! Instead, they are curious, inquisitive, funny, intelligent, and a little bit crazy- all rolled into one! They are very smart and many owners find themselves childproofing their homes to keep their Savannahs (and belongings!) safe!

In fact, we already had child safety locks on our cabinets due to having small children, but our F1 female, Ava, learned how to open our fridge and we had to place a lock on it!

Simon, our F1 neutered male, plays fetch with toys and always comes running when he hears the bath tub running because he loves to play in the water!

Our lower generation Savannahs may be less intense, but they are no less intelligent!

8. Are Savannahs good with small animals?

Once again, I recommend using common sense in regard to your Savannahs and small animals. Any animal that would be classified as 'prey' outside of your home, I would consider prey inside your home as well.

Remember, even a domestic shorthair, aka your typical barn cat, can be predatory- Savannahs are no different!

Now, that being said, smaller kittens/cats and puppies/dogs, I recommend you use (once again) your common sense in determining whether or not to introduce your Savannah to them. Adult dogs/cats are perfectly fine interacting with your Savannah. Tiny kittens/tiny puppies- I recommend waiting until the babies are able to handle the rough house play of an older Savannah before introducing them! While your Savannah may not intentionally hurt them, you wouldn't put an 8 week old Chihuahua puppy outside to play with your 2 year old Great Dane, right?

In summary, the Savannah breed is an intense breed of cat- everything they do- from loving you as their owner to play to getting into trouble- they put all of their efforts behind it! You will find yourself learning to laugh at the little things (like the toilet paper shredded on the floor!) and they bring a lot of joy into the household! If you are looking for a calm, sedate cat to lie on your lap each afternoon- look elsewhere! If you are looking for an intelligent, playful, loving breed of cat- you may have found your match in the Savannah!