Savannah Cats

This book examines the savannah cat, a cross between an African serval and a domestic cat. The African serval's habitat, body features, and diet are discussed. Also mentioned are the common house cats used to breed savannah cats. These include Bengal cats, Oriental shorthairs, ocicats, and Egyptian maus. The savannah cat's history and reproduction are discussed as well as this hybrid's coat characteristics and color. Readers will explore the savannah cat's size, behavior, and character. Finally, readers will learn a few tips for caring for this rare and beautiful hybrid. Full-color photos accompany engaging, easy-to-read text. Extras include an index and a glossary. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Everything you need to know about Savannah Cats and their dog-like characteristics. Guaranteed to answer all your questions, this book is a must for anyone curious about this new breed of domestic hybrid cat and its roots from the African Serval Cat. Personality, temperament, breeding, training, health, diet, life expectancy, buying, cost, and more facts all included. A list of where these cats are legal is also provided - as well as toxic plants that you should watch out for. Differences between the Savannah Cat and other "wild" breeds of cats such as the Egyptian Mau, Bengal Cat, and discussions of early generation Savannahs and later generation Savannahs are also explained. This book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a humourous fashion, cat-lover and long time owner Taylor David shares knowledge and advice to answer all your questions about these fascinating cats.

This book examines the savannah cat, a cross between an African serval and a domestic cat. The African serval's habitat, body features, and diet are discussed. Also mentioned are the common house cats used to breed savannah cats. These include Bengal cats, Oriental shorthairs, ocicats, and Egyptian maus. The savannah cat's history and reproduction are discussed as well as this hybrid's coat characteristics and color. Readers will explore the savannah cat's size, behavior, and character. Finally, readers will learn a few tips for caring for this rare and beautiful hybrid. Full-color photos accompany engaging, easy-to-read text. Extras include an index and a glossary. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

A comprehensive guide for those who are thinking of getting a Savannah hybrid cat, but are unsure of doing so. It also serves as a handy reference guide book for those who already share their homes with a Savannah cat, and provides useful information on how one's relationship with the Savannah can be nurtured and further developed.

Basic facts about different breeds of domestic cats.

A guide for the cat lovers about the cat behavior, cat attractants, cat breeds, cat health and food, type of cats, cats as pets, fictional cats, films about cats, historical cats. A book full with pictures of the most important cat breeds, tips and advice for cat behavior, cat diseases and how to take care of the cats. The cat, also called the domestic cat or house cat, is a small feline carnivorous mammal of the subspecies Felis silvestris catus. Its most immediate pre-domestication ancestor is the African wild cat, Felis silvestris lybica. The cat has been living in close association with humans for at least 3,500 years; the Ancient Egyptians routinely used cats to keep mice and other rodents (mostly rats) away from their grain (and also believed that cats were sacred to the goddess Bastet). The history of the domestic cat may stretch back even further, as 8,000-year-old bones of humans and cats were found buried together on the island of Cyprus.

The perfect guide for cat lovers! Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds is a comprehensive cat book for any animal lover, updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, from Maine Coons to Persians. This valuable pet reference guide includes all the facts on cats and kittens, a thorough history of feline evolution and the history of the house cat, a detailed description of purebred cats, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion pet grooming and cat healthcare. This book includes over 45 feline breed profiles with stunning color photos, bar graphs, fast facts, and breed characteristics. Profiles feature: Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Bengal, Burmese, Cornish Rex, Himalayan, Maine Coon, Oriental, Persian, Ragdoll, Siamese, Sphynx, Turkish Angora... and many others! This must-have cat and kitten guide also features: Descriptions of new or experimental breeds Extensive information on the American domestic cat Tips for decide which breed is best for you Advice on choosing a purebred cat Information on entering a cat in shows For cat lovers far and wide, this is a comprehensive guide for keeping your furry friends happy and healthy!