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Savannah F3, F4 or later

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TaiShu

Savannah Super Cat
I visited the breeder today and found THE ONE. But they're actually two. :-/ I've a slight preference for one of the two but wanted to check with you because you actually have Savannah experience and can tell me if it's totally fine (I think it is).

We've one F4 girl. Very beautiful (a bit more beautiful than the second kitten), extremely hyper. She's a kitten so that's what I'm expecting. However, as I'm not too familiar with living with a Savannah yet, I don't know how much of that they are loosing over time. They tend to keep a lot of it if I understand it right.

Option 2, F4 boy: He's a bit shy at the beginning and didn't tend to be too wild during playing. After sitting there for a while he got quite comfortable with us though and lifted his tail etc. Overall he was investigating everything instead of playing all the time. He seemed to be more the smart thinker. Whenever the 4 other kittens played and tried to catch a toy, he was preparing as well but didn't go for it. Instead he was observing the situation like he wanted to say "Pfff, why shall I hunt something that 4 cats hunt? I'll wait until they get sick of it and play with it alone". He also liked to stay on the breeder's lap.

For the earlier generations people tend to say that they often first have to get used to someone but are very loyal fellows afterwards. I think this might be the case with the boy but wanted to ask for your opinion on this.

Thanks,
Chris
 
WitchyWoman

WitchyWoman

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Staff member
Some of the breeders here have said that their females tend to stay playful (naughty) into adulthood whereas males tend to get a bit laid back as they mature. I've found that to be true of my 4 boys. A lot of people have also reported that the males tend to be more snuggly whereas females tend to be the boss when it comes to when they'll accept affection and from whom.

No guarantee at all that the personalities of the 2 kittens will stay the same as they mature. They could flip flop. The boy could change once he isn't in competition for attention with his littermates. You're going to have to go with your gut no matter what anyone here says. (Or, you could get them both and avoid having to choose...:sneaky:)
 
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TaiShu

Savannah Super Cat
Why wife would kill me if I show up with both of them. ;) But they're so cute.
And the dad is a beast. HUGE F6 and so calm, nice and beautiful.
He's the biggest cat I've ever seen. They repeated themselves a few times that he's not for sale though. :D

Btw. The behavior of the boy is completely fine right? Some kittens are just like that. Or is it uncommon that they behave like this in this young age?
 
WitchyWoman

WitchyWoman

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Staff member
TaiShu said:
Why wife would kill me if I show up with both of them. ;) But they're so cute.
Btw. The behavior of the boy is completely fine right? Some kittens are just like that. Or is it uncommon that they behave like this in this young age?
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It's that cuteness that will save you from sleeping on the couch if you bring 2 home. Better to ask forgiveness than beg permission;)

The boys behavior is not unusual. What you're getting to see first hand is one aspect of the nature versus nurture debate. Cats have identical environment and socialization and the same parents, yet their personalities differ. Personally, I favor a thinker -- they tend to make life very very interesting.
 
SV Dad

SV Dad

Savannah Super Cat
I have F3 full brothers different litters. Opposite ends of personality. Wouldn't trade one for the other.
So.... I'm with Witchy! Go big or go home!
Besides, you're gonna end up with two eventually.
Something to think about. (Pro tip) There will probably be less damage as they will entertain each other.:up:
 
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TaiShu

Savannah Super Cat
Thanks for your opinion. I also favor the thinker.
I'll publish pictures of both of them here, so you know who I'm talking about. :)
Sadly light conditions where not too great. First two pictures are the boy, the other two are the girl.

@rascal dad: I still have my bengal boy to keep the other guy busy. I think they are a good team. They don't go completely hyper and are both very smart. Will be interesting to see what horrible plans they are coming up with. ;)

boy 1.jpg boy 2.jpg girl 1.jpg girl 2.jpg
 
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TaiShu

Savannah Super Cat
I told the breeder that I'll have to discuss the decision with my wife on the way back home. I'll provide him a feedback tomorrow and ask him how we deal with everything else (contract etc).

The kittens are 7 weeks today and he'll most likely send them to their new homes between week 14-16.
 
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