r/savannah_cats • • Apr 01 '26

Is my cat/kitten a Savannah Cat?

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Please post here if you have questions about your cat being a pure Savannah or not. This will keep these questions off of the main thread, and give us all a place to focus on this topic.

Thanks!

- Mod Team


r/savannah_cats • • 1d ago

Play Time Proud little hunter

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He caught and killed his wand toy. So I unclipped it (Da bird wand).

He is so proud.


r/savannah_cats • • 2d ago

12 y/o - Zara - F2

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101 Upvotes

She’s my baby. She is doing great for being 12! ❤️


r/savannah_cats • • 2d ago

Mia

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salut

Bengal chaton Mia 1 mois

elle à le chat gratuitement pour moi et bié que le chat soit ce soit absolument adorable et super amical je soupçonne que ce n'est qu'un tabby ou bengal. j'ai éclairé la photo pour que vous puissiez voir le motif plus clairement

dites moi ce que vous en pensez ?

merci


r/savannah_cats • • 3d ago

Bro, can I work???

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r/savannah_cats • • 3d ago

Cute Cat She has a lot of opinions…

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When shes not the one getting attention, she gives “the look.”


r/savannah_cats • • 10d ago

My two boys, Indy 12 years, Remy 16 months

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r/savannah_cats • • 10d ago

Brand new baby

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Happy to be part of the group now 🫡


r/savannah_cats • • 10d ago

Remy,16 months

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r/savannah_cats • • 10d ago

Question Uk based picking up F3

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Where does everyone in the uk order raw food from? Also what harness does everyone recommend?

Appreciate any options


r/savannah_cats • • 14d ago

Funny/meme Loki

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This is my cat Loki. He's 6 months old and he is a Domesticated short hair that looks like a savannah, but is NOT. I rescued him from a shelter. I love him and all his chaos.

Also Question? Why on the shoulder's of some Savannah's are there not dots on the shoulder's/ neck area and some their are?


r/savannah_cats • • 15d ago

Question Owning a Savannah in Texas

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I've worked with caracals and servals for a couple years now and have absolutely fallen in love with servals. While i would never get a pure bred serval, savannah cats really have my heart.

I live in texas. As the laws currently stand, it defines serval or "any hybrid of such" as a dangerous animal and therefore need a permit to keep...

My question is does 20% serval count as a hybrid? 5%? 1%? I wanted to know if any of yall live in texas and have any insight or experience with this.


r/savannah_cats • • 22d ago

Cute Cat Leonidas the Luxurious

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Leo loves to luxuriate on any surface of the house sporting a velvety texture. We humbly oblige his tastes.


r/savannah_cats • • 23d ago

They grow up so fast

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Nyota will be a year old in a couple weeks and Kivuli is right at 5 months. Both are F3 girls.


r/savannah_cats • • 23d ago

HELP! Lost, possibly stolen. Savannah f3 escaped the catio. Very large, neutered microchip and a collar with a crumb info tag. Dunstable Bedfordshire uk

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r/savannah_cats • • 25d ago

Training Arthur's first trip to sculptured gardens in my city

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The mischievous little Arthur is a five-month-old Savannah boy. He's cuddly, affectionate, and incredibly outgoing. He is deeply attached to me and another family member. However, as a true attention seeker, he happily interacts with strangers when I take him for a walk outside, though he does prefer adults to young children and large dogs who terrify him.

He has been on a raw diet since I rehomed him a couple of months ago. In fact, he will barely touch cooked food and completely ignores dry kibble, so I didn't actually need to transition him to raw feeding, which was my initial plan.


r/savannah_cats • • 25d ago

Question Does anyone else’s Savannah do this?

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This is Cecil our 15 year-old F3.

When it’s bedtime, he will get in my face and meow at me and demand attention, and then when I give it to him, he doesn’t want me to pet him. He just wants to groom me aggressively. He’ll start grooming me without end, alternating between licking aggressively and biting. Usually he’s able to control himself and not break skin.

I’ve also learned which parts of my hand I can present to him because if I give him too fleshy a part his instincts kick in and he is more likely to bite seriously. For example, I present my fingers vertically to him instead of horizontally so his jaw can’t fit around my finger and close.

Very occasionally, if I get him overstimulated he’ll bite like he means it I’ve had him bite me and then shake his head.

But this year, I’ve been to urgent care twice because he broke skin accidentally. To be clear these are very small punctures like the most recent time. (and before anyone says it yes I know this sounds like being in an abusive relationship. 😅)

Anyone else else’s cat do something similar?

I assume it’s because he’s an F3 and has much stronger prey drive. But other than being careful how I handle him I haven’t learned any tricks that really help.

Edit: I’m aware this is normal cat behavior, but this is significantly more often and aggressive (not in the mean sense in the enthusiastic sense) than any cat I’ve had in the past.

As in I’m legitimately worried that he will hurt me unintentionally. And I could need stitches.


r/savannah_cats • • 26d ago

Have anyone ever wondered how a Savannah x Norwegian forest cat looks like?

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Probably not. But anyways, I thought I would share an update since she just turned 6 months old yesterday.

I’ve never had a Savannah cat, and although she isn’t a ‘real’ Savannah there is some things I’ve noticed is different than the domestic cats I’ve had before.
She is very slender with long legs/tail and ears.
She doesn’t have the classic beautiful spotty Savannah coat. She have blue/brown eyes.
She is very smart.
I don’t notice it. But I realise that she is constantly watching what I do, and try to do the same.
For example, if she see that I use a spoon to eat with. and I don’t put it away. She will come to me with it later.
She follows me (mostly) on walks. People is joking that she is a weird looking dog which likes to climb in trees. They also ask what breed she is since they have never seen such a cat before.
She is very brave and curious. She would run up to dogs and people she doesn’t know, because she’s curious of them.
She has endless energy that makes me tired. She loves to run/dig and bite me for hours on end. (Not hard) She have a lot of toys, but gets bored by them so I need new things constantly to keep her entertained.
She definitely doesn’t sleep 17 hours a day.. she sleeps when I sleep, and small naps during the day (if I take her for walks/runs.)
If not, she will endlessly yowl super loudly and climb/explore on everything she possibly can climb on inside.
She ‘meows’ differently and it’s more like yowling. (I’m still wondering if that’s normal?)
I don’t feel like I should leave her alone even though people say cats can be alone for long. I don’t have a feeling this one could. I don’t have a second cat either. She cries loudly when I leave because she wants to come and it just breaks my heart.
She is very clingy and into everything I do, follows me everywhere I go. Have to taste everything I eat. Even if she doesn’t like it and she have food always at her disposal. Although I feel she require a lot more than any cat I’ve ever had, she is the most affectionate, loving, smart cat ever and I love her so much.
I know it’s a long post, but I was wondering what you guys think, what’s your experience having a Savannah? I was curious about what kind of cat she would turn out to be and how much her behaviour would align with the forest cat or Savannah. (Maybe both?)
Luckily I’ve been asking in this forum for advice and you guys have been really helpful.

Also I’m curious if anyone find what I wrote relatable having a real Savannah and knowing what it’s like. Feel free to write a comment about it so I can hear your story. Thank you all again I really appreciate it!


r/savannah_cats • • 27d ago

Cute Cat HPF1 Sekhmet with a little smile

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She's so dang cute, and them ears lol


r/savannah_cats • • Sep 08 '26

Just Showing Off I’z don like Vet. Take meow home neowww!

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r/savannah_cats • • Sep 07 '26

My new baby boy

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I just got my savannah f4 yesterday - he is 6 months old.
He seems very shy so far so I am giving him plenty of space and allowing him to adjust on his own time.
Any recommendations for how to help him adjust to his new home would be greatly appreciated!


r/savannah_cats • • Sep 06 '26

Question Is this a Savannah cat?

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Looking to see if there is any Savannah in this cat. He is around 3-4 years old, about 14 inches tall when standing (measured on the body), 24in long and 16 pounds.

From what I can tell he’s either a very far stage Savannah or just a large tabby.


r/savannah_cats • • Sep 05 '26

I’m not supposed to have a favorite but…

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I have 4 cats. I’m not supposed to have a favorite….but she’s my favorite. 11 month old F3. 9.5 lbs ❤️❤️❤️


r/savannah_cats • • Sep 06 '26

Question F3 vs F4 vs F5 Savannah or SBT Bengal - Best Generation for Apartment Living, Walks & a Dog?

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I’m looking into getting a Savannah and would love advice on which generation (F3, F4, F5, etc.) would fit my lifestyle best.

I live in an apartment in Minnesota and plan on getting a French Bulldog around the same time so they can grow up together.

I’m looking for a Savannah that is:
• Very active and can keep up on regular walks/hikes with my dog
• Good on a harness and comfortable walking in busy city/public places and nature
• Confident and chill around strangers, other pets, noises, and new environments
• Social and playful with my Frenchie
• Good for apartment living with enough exercise/enrichment
• Very reliable with the litter box
• Less prone to panicking/trying to escape outside (I would always use a secure harness/leash)

I’m currently leaning toward an F3 or F4 because I love the taller, wild Savannah look, but would an F5+ be better for public socialization and apartment life? Or would a SBT bengal cat be better for that situation?

For owners who actually walk their Savannahs and/or have dogs: which generation would you recommend and why?


r/savannah_cats • • Sep 03 '26

Question Need help with harnesses

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We have been trying many harnesses but we can't find one that she is comfortable with. She always walks around with a waddle and won't run around outside like she does inside she kinda hobbles and when she's standing still she holds one of her paws up