Hi I am Kona's mom. We are in Minnesota.
I'm here to do some research and ask some questions. I've been lurking about but there's some questions that I haven't seen addressed.
I suspect that my kitten is part Savannah Cat. My intent was to get his DNA tested by UC Davis so that I would know one way or another but they need samples donated by Savannah owners so they can build a profile (as I understand).
Does anyone know of any legitimate reputable facilities that can test DNA for Savannah genetics?
My intent is to provide proper care and take into account any special requirements he may have due to genetic needs.
He was born the week of April 11, 2016
He's nearing 6 months old and weighs 8.2 lbs.
He just got his upper canines in about 2 weeks ago (about 5.5 months).
I am currently feeding dry kitten food. I switched from NutriSource chicken and rice to Blue Buffalo Wilderness (no grain).
This is the strangest cat (I have to remind myself he's just a kitten - because he's HUGE! ) I've ever been owned by. He's very loving, athletic, communicative, and smart.
These pictures are of Kona when he was about 6 weeks old. I got him at about 7 weeks.
I'm having trouble resizing images so I can't upload any of my pics that I've taken previously.
The adult cat in the picture is NOT his mother. She is an older sister. His mother looks nothing like him.
When I posted her picture on my fb page everyone who has/had Maine Coons commented how much she looked like she had Maine Coon in her. The vet commented the same thing. And then about 20 minutes later he said - Kona's markings reminded him of a Savannah Cat.
Just to try to give a sense of proportion - that's a quarter on the floor next to his paw. (This is a current photo as is the other one with grey carpet. )
Please know I'm under no delusion that "I have a Savannah Cat".
I do have a kitten that is huge, exhibits much of the personality traits I've read about and has some similar (diluted) markings.
But I would like to get him tested.
Thank you - it's a joy to see your beautiful and amazing cats.
I'm here to do some research and ask some questions. I've been lurking about but there's some questions that I haven't seen addressed.
I suspect that my kitten is part Savannah Cat. My intent was to get his DNA tested by UC Davis so that I would know one way or another but they need samples donated by Savannah owners so they can build a profile (as I understand).
Does anyone know of any legitimate reputable facilities that can test DNA for Savannah genetics?
My intent is to provide proper care and take into account any special requirements he may have due to genetic needs.
He was born the week of April 11, 2016
He's nearing 6 months old and weighs 8.2 lbs.
He just got his upper canines in about 2 weeks ago (about 5.5 months).
I am currently feeding dry kitten food. I switched from NutriSource chicken and rice to Blue Buffalo Wilderness (no grain).
This is the strangest cat (I have to remind myself he's just a kitten - because he's HUGE! ) I've ever been owned by. He's very loving, athletic, communicative, and smart.
These pictures are of Kona when he was about 6 weeks old. I got him at about 7 weeks.
I'm having trouble resizing images so I can't upload any of my pics that I've taken previously.
The adult cat in the picture is NOT his mother. She is an older sister. His mother looks nothing like him.
When I posted her picture on my fb page everyone who has/had Maine Coons commented how much she looked like she had Maine Coon in her. The vet commented the same thing. And then about 20 minutes later he said - Kona's markings reminded him of a Savannah Cat.
Just to try to give a sense of proportion - that's a quarter on the floor next to his paw. (This is a current photo as is the other one with grey carpet. )
Please know I'm under no delusion that "I have a Savannah Cat".
I do have a kitten that is huge, exhibits much of the personality traits I've read about and has some similar (diluted) markings.
But I would like to get him tested.
Thank you - it's a joy to see your beautiful and amazing cats.
