Your Thoughts On This

[Brigitte Cowell]

Is that original description from Wikipedia? I think I looked at it long ago and as I don't know how you go about changing those things, and I know it can be difficult if someone is insistent on their text and I just put it in the "too hard" basket. If someone can walk me through the editing process I'm happy to take it on, if it is more likely to help if it is the Savannah Breed Chair requesting the information change?

 

[Trish Allearz]

Is that original description from Wikipedia? I think I looked at it long ago and as I don't know how you go about changing those things, and I know it can be difficult if someone is insistent on their text and I just put it in the "too hard" basket. If someone can walk me through the editing process I'm happy to take it on, if it is more likely to help if it is the Savannah Breed Chair requesting the information change?

I think you just put in the edit, B- and references, etc. I don't think it's difficult if memory serves.

 

[SV Dad]

[quote="Sunny, post: 34607, member: 1245]"My brother said, watching Isis walk towards him like a little panther with the ball clenched in her jaws for the next toss is what makes this little SV girl special and grow up to be a remarkable cat. Some people will never get that distinction.[/quote]
Well said!! I love that "prance" on the ball return!

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

I think you just put in the edit, B- and references, etc. I don't think it's difficult if memory serves.

But what references? Most of our knowledge of our breed is our experience as breeders, owners and exhibitors of years standing...

 

[SV Dad]

I think anybody can also edit it right back out of wikipedia. That was the reason behind the "sticky" thought for this site.

But what references? Most of our knowledge of our breed is our experience as breeders, owners and exhibitors of years standing...

My point. You guys are the "experts".

 

[John Popp]

But what references? Most of our knowledge of our breed is our experience as breeders, owners and exhibitors of years standing...

Pfffff, like someone who breeds, owns and exhibits Savannahs would know anything.

You want to get into a flame war, editing something on wiki is a good way to go.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

That's what I think put me off... I didn't think I had time for that flame war. I should though, you are very right that it is bad that there is that misinformation in such a widely-read position :-(

 

[admin]

Hey, another thread was asking about a humor thread.... and I'm sure that family crest captures about 90% of the cats on this board. (Louie? That look familiar to you?)
So back to topic...
When I started researching this breed, I found it curious that the previously quoted "breed description" was essentially paraphrased all over the internet.
Thinking about it, maybe an opportunity is presenting itself. From what I understand, we essentially have the TICA breed committee right here on this site.
As I am sure those folks have a lot to do, perhaps a thread can be started to discuss formulating an accurate assessment and descriptor. I know there is an official breed description, but I am talking about realistic expectations for an inquiring person. Might be a good "sticky" for this site, as I think this is probably the best site on the planet for information and assistance for Savannahs.
Many of us found this breed because we "thought" we would get a big spotted cat. And as one poster mentioned, we bought, then did our homework, afterward. And then we find out how wonderful their temperament and personality are the true finer traits of the breed.
Kick it around?

Yes, RD, good idea!

Why don't you start the thread and I will make it a sticky!

 

[admin]

That's what I think put me off... I didn't think I had time for that flame war. I should though, you are very right that it is bad that there is that misinformation in such a widely-read position :-(

Well, I tried to put in an edit and it was removed...since a breeder added that info to the page, maybe we can get that breeder to edit it.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

We need some sort of Wiki Pro person to deal with this... why does that breeder's opinion rate over your's I wonder?