Serengeti: description of the breed of cats, content features

Serengeti is one of the many breeds of domestic cats. This variety, despite being one of the newest, has already earned the love of many. It is important to note that Serengeti is a rare and expensive breed. So, the cost of one individual in the zoological market can reach 2 thousand dollars. Cats are most prevalent in the United States, but in the CIS countries you can also find individual breeders who breed this breed.

What is the reason for this price and what features does this breed of cats have? How to care for a cat? What behavioral patterns characterize the animal? You will find answers to these and some other questions in our material.

Serengeti cats have a rather unusual and interesting history of their origin. The animal was bred in the United States, and its creator is considered an American Karen Southman.

Initially, Karen’s idea was to create such a cat that would combine several previously incompatible characteristics, namely: the animal should look like a serval (predatory mammal) in appearance, but completely repeat the pets in terms of behavior: be calm, docile and varnish . Thanks to the findings in 1994, the first individual Serengeti cat was born.

The name of the breed came from the wild. In the savannah of Tanzania, wild serval cats, which are called Serengeti, live. And since the servals became the basis of Karen’s ideas, she took the name exactly that.

However, it is important to note that Despite the fact that Serengeti is an officially recognized breed of cats, these animals are not allowed to participate in exhibitions. This is due to the fact that in order for a cat to exhibit, there must be at least 50 official breed breeders in the world. But with respect to serengeti it is not. To date, only 20 official nurseries have been recorded. Concerning the breed is considered quite rare and valuableIt is of interest to breeders, breeders and just lovers of unusual pets.

Due to the fact that cats are quite rare, you should be especially careful in the process of choosing and acquiring an animal. Otherwise, you can purchase a non-purebred animal or get caught by scammers. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, make sure in advance that the seller has all the necessary documents (licenses, certificates, and so on). And also carefully inspect the appearance and study the behavioral habits of the cat - these signs must comply with the standards adopted for the seerengeti breed.

If you are thinking about getting a cat of this breed at home, then first of all you need to get acquainted with all the distinctive characteristics of animals. And in order for the cat to be attributed to the breed of serengeti, it must meet certain standards. Consider these indicators in more detail.

The body of the animals of the Serengeti breed is quite large, but at the same time it is quite slender and elegant. The muscles are well developed, and therefore animals can reach 15 kilograms in weight. The body is rather oblong and elongated. The paws of this breed of cats are also long and slender, they are endowed with great strength.

Thanks to these anatomical features, cats are quite jumping - it is believed that they have the ability to jump quite high (up to two meters). The cat's paws are also quite large and have an oval shape. The tail of the cat is not always uniform: it can be either short or long. One way or another, but it is always quite thick and gradually tapers towards the end.

If we talk about the structure of the head, then in its shape it is quite flat and wedge-shaped. As a general rule, the head narrows toward the end of the nose and is endowed with fairly pronounced features of a rounded shape. The cat has a straight profile, but its cheeks do not stand out. The ears differ in size - they are quite large and stick out, set wide.

The cat's eyes are also quite large. They have a convex shape and protrude slightly forward. Round eyes are placed quite far from each other and are located at an angle. Color may vary: honey, nut, green, yellow and others.

Another important standard is a rather wide nose. An important detail is that his lobe should be dark. The neck of the cat is quite long, and it expands in the direction from the head to the shoulders. In turn, the coat is quite short, but pleasant to the touch. Serengeti breed does not have undercoat.

If the animal deviates from any of these signs, then there is a possibility that this individual is not a purebred representative of the breed. It is especially important to keep this in mind when buying. If the signs do not meet the declared standards, then the price of the animal should be significantly lower.

Of particular note is the character and typical behavioral patterns of the Serengeti breed. So, the owners of such pets say that cats are quite sociable, active and playful.Cats make good contact with humans, they are friendly and welcoming.

It is important to note that seerengeti are animals that are devoted to one owner. They can constantly follow him, meow and purr, attracting attention to themselves. However, this behavior can be quite tedious. So, if you have other duties (for example, work or household chores), then such a demanding of sereneti cats may seem more negative than a positive feature.

And also it should be borne in mind that by nature, serengeti are fighting animals. Moreover, they are able to participate in fights not only with their fellow cats, but even with dogs. The attack of the animal is accompanied by a characteristic battle cry. Therefore, it is immediately worth considering that if other animals live in your house, then the Serengeti cat will become their leader. However, before she establishes her authority, fights and conflicts between animals are possible.

In addition, due to their high activity and energy, animals require walks in the fresh air. That is why a private home will be an ideal cat habitat. If you live in an apartment, then consider the fact that a cat needs to be regularly walked. However, this should be done on a leash to avoid fights and skirmishes with other animals.

Serengeti cat will become a good friend even to a traveler, because animals can easily endure both the road itself and the change of scenery. Therefore, if you are going to go on vacation, then feel free to take your pet with you, otherwise he will be homesick alone.

Serengeti animals can be painted in several shades. So, there is a list of primary and secondary colors. The main colors include colors such as:

• black with contrasting spots (or tabby);
• black with so-called ghost spots;
• smoky and gray with the same "ghostly" spotting.

The background shade of wool can be such colors: brown, smoky or gray with brown or black spots. Moreover, it is important to consider that the spots themselves must have a round and oblong shape, and by themselves they must be horizontal. The presence of dark spots in the inner corners of the animal’s eyes is considered valuable.

Serengeti cats do not need any special or specific care measures. That is why they can be maintained even by those who are just starting their career as a breeder or by people who have never before had a pet. But some rules still exist, and it is not recommended to deviate from them.

The cat must have its own bed, toilet, as well as bowls with food and water. Moreover, access to water should not be limited. Wash and clean your bowls, toilet and stove bench regularly to avoid germs and harmful organisms, which can cause a number of diseases.

So, cats need constant hygiene procedures. These include combing wool, which must be done at least once a week. Moreover, the combing procedure must be carried out using special rubber brushes, which are designed for cats with short hair. A similar device can be purchased at almost any zoological store.

In addition to combing, you need to bathe cats. This should be done no more than 1 time in 2 months. It is important to note that cats do not experience phobias of water, so the bathing procedure is quite easy. For cleaning use only those products that are specially made for cats.But also hygiene procedures include cleaning the ears and cutting the claws. These manipulations are recommended to be made 1 time in 7 days.

In addition to hygiene, special attention should be paid to the diet of cats. It is important that, with regard to food, Serengeti are completely picky. However, despite this, the diet of the animal must be saturated and full, include all the necessary vitamins and mineral complexes and exclude harmful foods.

Obviously, Serengeti cats, like any other cats, can be fed with two types of food: dry food or natural products. If you decide to feed the animal dry ready-made formulations, then choose only those foods that are premium brands.

On the other hand, if you prefer natural products, you should remember a few simple rules. It is important that meat predominates in the animal’s diet, but it should not be too fat. Also include foods that are high in fiber (e.g. fruits and vegetables, legumes). Products that are banned include pork, milk, and river fish.

Generally speaking, cats of the Serengeti breed have rather good health, they are not prone to diseases. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to visit a veterinary clinic once every 6 months. During a visit to the doctor, it is necessary to perform a routine preventive examination for signs of any disease, as well as regular vaccinations and regular treatment for parasites.

In order to maintain the health of your pet, follow all the rules and recommendations for its care described above. Serengeti cat, which is loved and cared for, can live up to 20 years.

Thus, we familiarized ourselves with the main features of an unusual breed of cats called Serengeti. Animals themselves are quite rare, and therefore expensive. In this regard, not everyone can afford to have such an animal as a pet.

On the other hand, cats are unpretentious in care. They do not require any specialized nutrition, and can live for quite some time. In this regard, acquiring a similar cat, you are guaranteed to get a friend for many years.

The Serengeti breed features are shown in the following video.