Savannah
About the Savannah
A hybrid cross between a serval (wild African cat) and a domestic cat. First produced in 1986. Tall and slender with long legs and large ears. The tallest domestic cat (not heaviest). Can jump 8 feet from standing. Hold the record for tallest domestic cat (Arcturus at 48 cm). F1 generations (closest to serval) are largest and most wild-acting. Legal restrictions vary by location. Need significantly more space than typical cats.
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