What is an F7 Savannah?

A first-generation Savannah is created by breeding a domestic cat with a wild cat called the Serval, found in Africa. These generations are described using filial numbers ranging from F1 (first generation) to F7 (seventh generation).

What’s the difference between F1 & F2 Savannah cats?

An F1 Savannah Cat is a first generation offspring and has a Serval parent (usually a Serval father and a domestic mom). An F2 is a second generation offspring with a Serval grandparent, an F3 is a third generation offspring with a Serval great grandparent, and so on.

What does F4 mean for Savannah cat?

F4 & F5 Savannah Cats Females range from 10 to 13 pounds on a tall, lanky frame. These generations are very similar to the F3’s in temperament. Even more hands on, they’ll want to be petted and played with often.

What is a f3c Savannah cat?

When breeding Savannah cats the specifics can become confusing. F1 – The cat has a Serval parent. F2 – The cat has a Serval grandparent. F3 – The cat has a Serval great grandparent. F4 – The cat has a Serval great-great grandparent.

What does F5 SBT mean?

SBT stands for Stud Book Traditional. An SBT is also bred down from the Serval but it is at least 4 Generations removed. While many Savannahs F1 through F5 are diluted with blood of domestic house cats. SBT Savannahs are more consistent in their type.

What is an F2 Savannah cat?

The F2 generation, which has a serval grandparent and is the offspring of the F1 generation female, ranges from 25\% to 37.5\% serval. The F3 generation has a serval great grandparent, and is at least 12.5\% serval.

Are Serval cats mean?

Serval cats are not your typical lap cats. Sure, they can be affectionate and are normally not aggressive to humans, but remember that this is still a wild animal. They have basic, inherited instincts they need to fulfill.

What is an F2 Savannah?

What is an SBT Bengal cat?

SBT Bengals are what you’ll normally find when looking for a Bengal. They’re the result of breeding Bengals to other Bengals, and are at least four generations removed from an ALC. Your average Bengal has only a small percentage of Asian leopard cat, with the desirable looks and temperament that everyone loves.

How big are F5 savannahs?

Size of an F5 Savannah Cat Like the F3’s and F4’s, the F5 females will fall in a 10-12 pound range and measure slightly larger than a typical domestic cat. They will be taller and lankier in their body type. Most F5 males will fall in a 14-18 pound range.