Serengeti Cat

Country of Origin:	United States
Colors:	Black, Silver, Tabby, and pattern is Spotted.
Average Size:	Weight:  8- 12 pounds ( 3.6 – 5.4 kg)     Length: Medium
Life Span:	10 years.
Coat:	Short
Personality:	Open, self-assured and friendly
Characteristics:	Energy: Active      Talkative: High           Kid Friendly:  Yes     Allergic: No

 

Serengeti cats are a breed of domestic cats. The first Serengeti cats were a mix between a Bengal (that originated from hybridization of leopard cats and domestic cats) and Oriental Shorthair cat. This cat breed is already recognized by the TICA.

Later on, some breeders worked on producing a cat that resembles the breed that was set by TICA. In 1994 Karen Sausman created a breed still in development stages, however her goal was to produce a Serengeti cat but without the use of serval animals such as Bengals. The aim was to create a cat similar to a serval. Bengals were removed from the Serengeti breeding programs, even though they still possess some genetic contributions to the breed.

Serengeti cats are spotted cats. They have long legs and very large round and tipped ears. They have a very long neck, and males are generally much larger and much heavier than females. Male Serengeti cats can weigh between 10 to 15 lbs and females can weight from 8 to 12 lbs. Serengeti cats are classified as hybrid cats.

Serengeti cats are available in different colors, and by TICA they are recognized in solid black, ebony smoke, ebony silver and tabby. A group of breeders is working towards getting TICA recognize the snow spotted variety of Serengeti cats as well. Tabby cats are known as brown spotted, and the spots can be dark on a light background. Silver Serengeti’s have black spots on a silver background.

These cats have a very friendly temperament. They are also very agile and very active cats. They love to climb and jump, but can be also very vocal which is something that comes from their oriental ancestors. They also get along very well with other cat breeds and other pets in the household.

Regular grooming is requested. These cats love to be both indoors and outdoors. Weekly brushing is required for maintaining their fur soft and shiny and healthy looking.