5D Carrigan Sulcer Why F5 Savannahs are The Best Type of Cat

Savannahs have long graceful necks, big ears and long legs. They are usually a bit larger than your regular house cat in height and length, and we strive for a nice short thick tail.

The bodies of Savannahs are long and leggy—when a Savannah is standing, their hind-end is often higher than their shoulders. The head is taller than wide, and they have a long slender neck. The back of each ear has a light band bordered by dark stripes, which are called ocelli . The short tail has black rings, with a solid black tip. The eyes are blue as a kitten, and usually green or gold as an adult. Black "tear-streak" markings run from the corner of the eyes down the sides of the nose to the whiskers, much like a cheetah . The black tear marks help reduce glare from sunlight, which aid the Savannah's vision during hunting. The eye shape should resemble an African Serval, with a boomerang shape to the top of the eye, and an almond shape to the bottom.