Safari
Body TypeLarge
CoatShort
Weight5.5 kg
Life Span12-15
OriginUnited States
TemperamentCurious, Active, Reserved
Colors & PatternsGold to gray Spotted Tabby
About the Safari
A hybrid from domestic cats crossed with Geoffroy cats of South America, first bred in the 1970s for leukemia research. Fewer than 100 exist, making it one of the rarest breeds. Small but heavy-bodied with bold random spots. Early generations are very active.
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