Few have heard of the Savannah cat and many have not had the privilege (as they see it) of owning one.

But whether you’re looking for a new pet or researching the breed or it’s your first time hearing about the Savannah cat, here are some facts to know about the breed, whether you’re just looking for information or really serious. about getting one. They are fun to read about and even more fun to live with.

Savannah cats take 3 full years to reach full growth. The first two years are usually when their body grows, while the third is when they build muscle. Although there have been cases in which they grow for up to 4 years.

You can never fully know the size, but from f1-f3 you can expect them to be at least twice the size of a normal house cat. Most get to around the 25-pound mark. Although there are plenty of cats that grow this big, Savannah cats are rarely, if ever, overweight. Their entire weight is muscle and body, with no excess gut on them.

They also appear to weigh more than they actually do, as when they walk they can appear quite large. They’re kind of like a slinky, they can easily fit into places you’d never think they could because of their size, and then they can stretch from the floor to the top of your kitchen counter with ease.

So why do they rarely get a tummy like many house cats? While let’s just say you better get out of the way when you see one coming hurtling around the corner. If you have time. The amount of energy they have is equal to that of the most hyperactive dog. They run, they go up, they go down, they get on everything they can and then they do it 4 more times just because.

Also, the amount of noise they can make is unbelievable. That doesn’t mean they’re too loud, although they very well may be, it just means they make a lot more noise than your typical meow. You may wake up one night and think that a bird has gotten into your room, while your Savannah cat sits down to sing.

Try to get your Savannah cat to do something she doesn’t want to do and you’ll hear so many different pitched meows that people will think you’re killing her cat or have 10 different cats in your house.

Now jumping is a completely different matter. If you think you’ve ever seen a cat jump, you haven’t seen anything yet. Let’s say the average height of a person is what? 5’8″ or so? Whereas a full grown Savannah, heck, even a year old, can stand at your feet and within seconds jump over your head. No running or anything.

They are also cautious with new things. So let’s say you buy something new and come home, placing it in the middle of the floor. Eventually, her cat Savannah will come over and sniff him, craning his neck as far as she can, keeping the rest of his body as far away as possible. So let’s say you give the object a yank, your Savannah cat will jump back a good 4 feet into the air. Pretty funny to watch.

They have huge hind legs, you would think you just got a rabbit. His ears are quite wide as well. Like their teeth, which aren’t the best when they’re kittens because they generally have no bite inhibition.

You give it a piece of food and it may accidentally bite your finger, its teeth are so sharp that it won’t take long to draw blood, so it must be corrected every time it tries to bite, positively. manner. Because they learn fast and if they learn calmly give them more food, they will. It’s basically the same as a dog, eventually if they bite it’s kind of nasty and doesn’t hurt. But you have to teach them good bite inhibition.

Another thing to remember is to keep your nails trimmed, because they don’t look where the heck they’re going. So when they go on one of their rampages all over your house, you might be on the couch, they may jump up and land on you, scratching you in the process. Since they tend to stick out their claws when they run and jump like crazy.

One thing that is highly recommended is to have another pet. Savannah gets along great with cats, and in many cases even better with dogs. Have another pet to let your Savannah burn energy with. But beware, as they easily adopt new pets at a younger age, but as they get older, they are less inclined to do so. Mine lives with another cat and gets along well with his great one, but I show him another cat and he pretends to kill it. Show him a dog and after the typical response he wants to play.

That just goes to show that many prefer to play with dogs, as they are very much like dogs. You can walk them on a leash, although be very careful because in a minute they could bite it. They love water, if you leave the faucet running in the sink they will crawl under and bathe themselves. Some even like to get in the shower with their owner.

They can play fetch and do many other dog qualities with ease. But when it comes to toys, everything in your home is fair game. Whether it’s priceless antiques or a cardboard box, if they find a way to play with it, they will. You also have to be careful with small things, as they will put anything in their mouths.

They are also very smart and look for ways to make you do what they want you to do. If they want you up, they will find a way to do it. Mine decides to get on the curtains, then I nailed them to the wall and that didn’t work, so he decided to grab the plug end and pull it off the wall from my clock, fan, etc. Again, if they want you to do something, you better do it.

Food wise they are good on high quality cat food, lower level stuff gives them trouble but as long as you keep them on high quality food they are fine. They also love meat, almost any type of meat. You take your purchases home and leave the bags on the floor, if you’re not careful, the meat you just bought will go down the aisle. They don’t care if it’s frozen or not. Never let them eat raw meat though, as it’s supposedly not good for them. But always wait for a friend when he dines if he has any kind of meat on his plate.

They’ll even headbutt you when they want your attention, plus nothing seems to hurt that thick skull as they bump into everything and just shake it off and move on.

They are usually only friendly to the people who live with them, quickly warming up to people who are around for days on end. But if that person comes back a month later, forget it, he’d have to start all over again to win Savannah’s approval. All they really do is go mouthy and run away from the person. But if a person shows them fear, they love it. Your Savannah will sit there and bare her teeth, she will make other noises and purr all the while, loving that she is superior to a human.

All Savannahs also have wild instincts, as they have some wild cat DNA, Serval. Therefore, they are difficult to catch, unlike many cats, they do not just look to the left, to the right, etc. They constantly look everywhere, above, below, behind, always knowing what is happening around them, so that they do not get caught.

He is also not usually a cat that likes to be picked up or cuddled. They do enjoy it though, but only when they want it, not when you do.

It’s also a good bet to get one of those giant litter boxes from Petsmart or wherever you can find one. Since they get pretty big and you want them to be comfortable to keep them from going potty elsewhere. But they are very clean, they hate being dirty, so they litter train as easily as any other cat.

They can also open cabinets, refrigerators and even doors with levers, some even learn to operate a doorknob. As they have more strength in their paws than most cats. So that’s something to watch out for.

In general, Savannah cats are wonderful pets to live with, they will pick up tricks quickly, teach your other pets dirty tricks, play all day and be everywhere in your house, no place is off-limits for them because if they want to get there they go to