F4 Savannah Cat

Characteristics of an F4 Savannah Kitten

The F4 Savannah Kittens will be very similar to the F3s.  There is much overlap in size, type, and look between the F3, F4, and F5 Savannahs.

The F4 females will not lose size compared to the F3.  They too will be 10-12 pounds and measure a couple of inches taller and longer than a typical domestic cat.  Not big cats, but taller and lankier in their body proportions than a household.  The F4 males will usually fall in the 14-18 pound range and will appear to be 1.5 times the size of a household.  While there are some domestic cats that weigh 15-20 pounds, it is on a more petite, more compact frame.  An F4 Savannah cat weighing 17 pounds will look considerably more extensive than a domestic cat weighing 17 pounds.

Color of the F4 Savannah Kittens

The color of the F4 Savannah Kittens should be very similar to that of the F3.  The variety of color options is the same.  In general, though, the coloring tends to lose some of the vibrancy that is found in the higher generations.  Once again, there will be considerable variation in quality from breeder to breeder.  Along with the quality variation will come a price variation.  It is at this point that some will occasionally be available in the $500 range.  However, to get one that resembles wild ancestry as much as possible, buyers will generally have to spend more.

The body type of the F4 Savannah Kittens will also be similar to that of the F3.  Some will be highly types, while others within the same litter will lean more towards that of the domestic cat, being a little shorter-legged, rounder faced, and thicker middle.  Unfortunately, it is difficult to gauge an individual’s body type until they are 8-10 weeks of age, and a lot of kittens are already spoken for by this age.  In general, many of the F4 Savannah Kittens will give up the overall substance, appearing frailer and more refined.  Some may consider this type, but the Serval is not a frail featured cat.

What is the Personality of an F4 Savannah Cat Like?

The personality of the F4 Savannah Kittens is excellent.  Very outgoing, interactive, and adaptable.  However, they are not any more social than the F3s, yet do give some up in terms of size and look.  Hence the reason the F3s are considered the sweet spot.  In regard to the percentage of wild blood, F4 Savannah Kittens will range from 6.25% to about 14%.

Breeding for F4 litters is necessary in order to get to the fifth generation where there are fertile males.  Some F4 males are fertile but very few.  Since acceptance into championship status with TICA (The International Cat Association), the Savannahs have to be at least four generations removed from the Serval and have the registration code of SBT (Stud Book Traditional).  This means that the individual is the third generation of only Savannahs in the pedigree.

Breeding for F4 litters is necessary in order to get to the fifth generation where there are fertile males.  Some F4 males are fertile but very few.  Since acceptance into championship status with TICA (The International Cat Association), the Savannahs have to be at least four generations removed from the Serval and have the registration code of SBT (Stud Book Traditional).  This means that the individual is the third generation of only Savannahs in the pedigree.