Thursday, March 22, 2007

Savannah Cats & Safari Cats

Savannah Cats
A cross resulting from the breeding of an African Serval and a domestic cat has recently resulted in the replication of the striking coat pattern and body structure of the Serval. Savannahs are smaller (up to 32 pounds) and more manageable than Servals, but are the largest hybrid feline available today. Savannahs are the newest breed of cat available. Prices for pets are as follows:
  • F1 (75% Serval) $6,000 - $7,000
  • F1 (50% Serval) $6,000 - $7,000
  • F2 (25% Serval) $2,500 - $4,000
  • F3 (12.5% Serval) $1,500 - $3,000
  • F4 & F5 $2,000 - $5,000
Safari Cats
The Safari cat is a hybrid of the South American Geoffroys cat. The Safari is an unusual animal that provides the look of the wild with the affection rarely found in the sweetest domestic. Some of the first Safaris were bred in the early 1970’s. A limited number were produced for pets and a few were produced for use in Leukemia research by Washington State University. Average prices for Safaris are as follows:
  • F1 (50%) $6,000 - $8,500
  • Males are sold as pets only due to sterility

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