Trish Allearz
Moderator
Okay- instead of constantly clogging up other threads, let's do it... Let's hash out what is a term used for marketing Savannahs and what are accurate terms in regard to the breed.
Let's start with terms you will see used everywhere. Savannahs may be described by their generation- F1, F2, F3, etc. Savannahs may be described in regard to their outcrosses (That is an A cat- that is an SBT). Savannahs may be described in regard to their coat color (That is a BST (often one differentiates between warm BST and cool- but a BST is a BST). Savannahs may be described as standard or nonstandard in regard to color (this actually is incorrect terminology, but the colloquial layperson's terms- it is more appropriate to use permissible and nonpermissible in regard to color because it refers to colors permitted in the show hall).
If you don't understand any of those terms- feel free to ask questions!
Now- what terms are used for marketing? Here is one I actually discussed with another breeder yesterday...
"High percentage"
Now- it's a common term used in the community, but the question is- what makes a high percentage cat? The original theory behind the Savannah genetics is an F1 is 50% African Serval, an F2 is 25%, etc. So does that mean if I produce a 26% F2- is this a high percentage F2?
What do YOU think? What makes a 'high percentage' cat in your eyes?
Obviously- another term we've seen brought up on this site is 'elite'. This isn't a common term used, but it's been tossed out there. What do YOU think an 'elite' Savannah is? What makes a Savannah 'elite' in your eyes?
Another term is human-bonded (I believe)... What do YOU think a 'human-bonded' Savannah is? What makes one Savannah more 'human-bonded' then another?
What other marketing terms are you seeing? Is there a term you are unsure of- whether it's good marketing or an appropriate term for the breed?
Let's start with terms you will see used everywhere. Savannahs may be described by their generation- F1, F2, F3, etc. Savannahs may be described in regard to their outcrosses (That is an A cat- that is an SBT). Savannahs may be described in regard to their coat color (That is a BST (often one differentiates between warm BST and cool- but a BST is a BST). Savannahs may be described as standard or nonstandard in regard to color (this actually is incorrect terminology, but the colloquial layperson's terms- it is more appropriate to use permissible and nonpermissible in regard to color because it refers to colors permitted in the show hall).
If you don't understand any of those terms- feel free to ask questions!
Now- what terms are used for marketing? Here is one I actually discussed with another breeder yesterday...
"High percentage"
Now- it's a common term used in the community, but the question is- what makes a high percentage cat? The original theory behind the Savannah genetics is an F1 is 50% African Serval, an F2 is 25%, etc. So does that mean if I produce a 26% F2- is this a high percentage F2?
What do YOU think? What makes a 'high percentage' cat in your eyes?
Obviously- another term we've seen brought up on this site is 'elite'. This isn't a common term used, but it's been tossed out there. What do YOU think an 'elite' Savannah is? What makes a Savannah 'elite' in your eyes?
Another term is human-bonded (I believe)... What do YOU think a 'human-bonded' Savannah is? What makes one Savannah more 'human-bonded' then another?
What other marketing terms are you seeing? Is there a term you are unsure of- whether it's good marketing or an appropriate term for the breed?