As of 2012 most breeders perform Savannah-to-Savannah pairings; using outcrosses is considered less than wanted. There are no longer any permitted domestic outcrosses for the Savannah breed now that TICA champion status has actually been accomplished. Formerly domestic outcrosses for the Savannah breed that were allowable in TICA were the Egyptian Mau, the Ocicat, the Asian Shorthair, and the Domestic Shorthair.
These impermissible breeds can bring many undesirable genetic influences. Outcrosses are extremely hardly ever used since 2012, as lots of fertile Savannah males are available for studs. Breeders prefer to use a Savannah, instead of a non-Savannah type, with the serval to produce F1s in order to preserve as much breed type as possible.
Size is really reliant on generation and sex, with F1 hybrid male cats typically being the largest. Reference and F2 generations are normally the largest, due to the more powerful hereditary influence of the African serval ancestor. Just like other hybrid cats such as the Chausie and Bengal feline, many first-generation cats will possess a lot of the serval's unique traits, while these qualities frequently lessen in later generations.
Early-generation Savannahs can weigh 4. 5 to 11 kg with the most weight normally credited to the F1 or F2 neutered males due to genetics. Later-generation Savannahs are usually between 3. 5 and 7. 7 kg. Since of the random factors in Savannah genetics, size can vary considerably, even in one litter.
The majority of popular of these include the various color markings; high, deeply cupped, wide, rounded, erect ears; extremely long legs; fat, puffy noses; and hooded eyes. The bodies of Savannahs are long and leggy; when a Savannah is standing, its hind end is frequently greater than its prominent shoulders. The small head is taller than broad, and the feline has a long, slim neck.
The short tail has black rings, with a strong black suggestion. The eyes are blue in kittycats (as in other cats), and may be green, brown, gold or a combined shade in the grownup. The eyes have a "boomerang" shape, with a hooded eyebrow to secure them from severe sunshine.