The Magnificent Savannah

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The overall impression of the Savannah is a tall lean graceful cat with striking, large, dark spots and other bold markings on a luxurious tawny, gold , orange, silver, black or black smoke background. The cat is a replica of the tall, lean, muscular Serval cat of the African plains from which it originated. Affectionate and outgoing, with exceptionally long neck, legs and ears, as well as a medium length tail, the Savannah is both unusual and beautiful. The Savannah is also an exceptionally graceful, well-balanced cat with striking color and pattern.

Head A triangle in a triangle

Ears Large and tall High on the head and close together Wide at the base Round at on the tops Ocelli (‘night eyes’) on the backs

Eyes Hooded Flat on top (boomerang) Oval on the bottom

Chin Shallow and tapering

Muzzle Tapering and without a break or muzzle pinch The bottom of the head’s triangle

Profile Forms a triangle from the side view

Nose Big and puffy Leather wraps up over the nose Wide nose bridge Black, brick, or pink

neck Long and lean.

Torso Long Deep rib cage Slight ‘tuck up’

Legs Very long and slender yet strong Back legs are slightly longer than the front legs

Feet Small to medium in size

Tail Short and thick Minimal tapering (blunt end)

Boning and Musculature Medium boning with density and strength Muscles are firm and well-developed, yet smooth

Coat Short to medium in length Slightly coarse feel to it, but the black spots feel softer Moderately dense and loose, lacking resilience

Permissible Colors Black Brown spotted tabby Silver spotted tabby Black smoke

Pattern Spots are solid brown or black Shapes are round, oval or elongated Parallel stripes run from the back of the head over the shoulders and down the back Smaller spots may be found on the face and the legs Black spots may be seen on the black Savannah

Temperament The ideal Savannah is to be a confident, alert, curious and friendly cat.

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