(06-09-2012, 05:02 AM)laurasav Wrote: We considered buying a Savannah. We already have a Bengal and enjoy the unique characteristics of a cat that has some "wild" in it! One of my husband's clients has a couple Savannahs and they are just breathtaking! We changed our minds after doing some more research on the breed. They're so big and energetic and mischievous, I decided to pass. We have a houseful of fragile artwork and I wouldn't want to jeopardize my collection now. I remember when my Bengal was a kitten, how much she destroyed, and she's no where near as big as a Savannah. She chewed on the corners of our wood sofa table, chewed the ear off of a beautiful large sculpture of a deer, left bite marks on the bills of a couple wood ducks we had, etc., etc. She finally grew out of that phase, thankfully!
Most of our cats have been good at fetching. Even the DSH's. Our Bengal loves to fetch, and she likes getting in the bathtub and splashing around a bit. A Bengal is cheaper than a Savannah, so y'all might want to consider a Bengal instead. One thing I've noticed about *our* Bengal is she's very highstrung, skittish and more aloof than any other cat we've had. I don't know if it's part of all Bengal personalities, but when I talked my brother into getting a Bengal (he bought 2), he found them to be that way too.
I guess it is a good reason not to get some over energetic and playful pets when you have fragile items all over your home lol. You can't have both.
Bengal cat was one of my favorite until I saw Savannah cat.
How does a Bengal cat react to water? Savannah cats seem to love playing with water.
(06-11-2012, 08:36 AM)tajnz Wrote: To be honest I've never heard of Savannah cat's as a breed before and found this thread really interesting. I like the idea of a cat that has a personality a little more like a dog. I can't believe some people walk their Savannah cat's, I think it's really neat. Although I don't know if it's unusual or common for a Savannah cat? Perhaps that cat is the exception to the rule? I might do some more research on this breed. :-)
From what I've read so far, it is a normal practice for Savannah cat owners to walk them like dogs. They are energetic and active enough, the long legs also allow them to walk long distance fine. They are a special breed of cats.
