Fur Real Savannah Cats are a Breed Apart

May 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Fur real  Savannah cats are a breed apart

Don’t be alarmed if you see The Draper’s walking their cat on a leash.
That’s just the way Scarlett’s magic, a Savannah breed, prefers it.

If you visit the newly opened Savannah Cat Shoppe at
Victoria Gardens, you just might see how unusual these
Savannah cats are.

A Savannah is a crossbreed between an
african serval and a domestic cat. the result is a friendly
feline that frolics in water and, depending on the
generation, can grow to record-breaking proportions.

Scarlett’s magic is featured in the 2011 Guinness book
of World records for being the tallest and longest
domestic cat. The Owner's sat down to talk
about the hobby that turned into a business.

Question: How did you and your husband get
into the Savannah cat business?
Answer: It’s been about five or six years now and it
started when we purchased our first Savannah. I got  
a cat for lee as a birthday present and when it was time
to get her spayed, we thought, “You know, she’s so unique
and beautiful, why don’t we breed her and  
have more?”
It was a hobby. to some degree, we still consider it  
a hobby.

Q: What is the personality of a Savannah cat?
A: they are confident, extremely social with people
and other animals, and they’re dog-like in that when the
doorbell rings, they come running to the front door. they
treat themselves like they’re the master of the house. they
play fetch. We have a labradoodle and  
I don’t know who is more ball-obsessed — our
labradoodle or Scarlett’s magic.
Probably one of the most unique things is that they
love water. If you take a bath she’ll jump in the bath. If
you take a shower, she can jump so high, she’ll jump in
the shower. She just sits there and lets the water run all
over her. and she’s not the only one. the majority of our
clients say the same thing.  and they all talk. If you talk to them,
they’ll definitely talk back. their voice is different than normal cat’s; it’s  
a little bit like a duck.

Q: How much do they go for?
A: Anywhere from $1,000 clear up to
$25,000. The market went even higher
before the recession; up to $30,000.

Q: Who would you recommend  
to purchase a Savannah?
A: I would say families with kids;
they’re a great family pet. And people
who want a unique pet. Savannahs are
unique – they’re beautiful and just
gorgeous to look at. The owner has to
be committed. That’s one of the things
we’re adamant about. This is a
commitment. This is an animal that’s
going to live 20 years. This isn’t an
instance when you make an impulse
purchase.

Q: How did a Savannah Kitten record-
breaking size affect your business?
A: It was huge. It was just
unbelievable. We went to New York and
helped Guinness promote the new book.
When they notified us and invited us to
go on a book tour, that created an influx
of Savannah inquiries. When we first
started, people were like, “Savannah,
what is that?” Now a lot of people have
heard of them. It’s been so much fun.

The Savannah Cat Shoppe "Bella Gattini Savannah Cattery"
12455 Victoria Gardens Lane,  
Rancho Cucamonga  California 91739

Open: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday and by
appointment the other days of the week

Information: 800-881-0006,  www.savannahcatshop.com
email savannahcatshoppe@yahoo.com

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STORY BY WENDY LEUNG