They either breed or they don't right?
Placing two animals together and them eventually choosing to breed is different than say artificial insemination. That would be forced IMO.
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Savannahs (opinions, please)
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Placing two animals together and them eventually choosing to breed is different than say artificial insemination. That would be forced IMO.
Maybe forced was not the right choice of words. I meant that in the natural wild where there are no cages, the domestic cats and wild cats would not breed. In most cases the wild cat would probably kill the domestic.
If you have a group of feral domestic cats and a bobcat/lynx comes around - he will not mate naturally with the females in the group. It happens once in a while - not on a regular basis.
But if man steps in and confines the two together, then it would be more likely for them to breed. A Serval and a domestic would not naturally breed if they were totally free.
If you have a group of feral domestic cats and a bobcat/lynx comes around - he will not mate naturally with the females in the group. It happens once in a while - not on a regular basis.
But if man steps in and confines the two together, then it would be more likely for them to breed. A Serval and a domestic would not naturally breed if they were totally free.
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You're right, I did ask for opinions.Originally Posted by celestialrags
Yes the OP did ask for opinions, didn't they? I'm sure she wasn't prepared for that, and doesn't do it again. She will probley word it better in the future sticking to asking for acurate info and not personal opinions, if she even dears to ask any one again
I know a guy who has an F3 Savannah (I know him through the net so I've never met the cat in person).
The cat is gorgeous and apparently fun to be around. Very energetic and active, the guy also has a small dog and him and the cat get along great and play fight a fair bit.
I know he can't let the cat have free range of the house unsupervised because the cat gets destructive when bored so whenever the cat is left alone it's closed off in the 'cat room' which is filled with cat toys and cat trees and a window to look out of etc.
He's also said that he doesn't think he could handle having two Savannahs (when someone asked if a second cat was planned).
Personally I'd stay away from the F1 and F2s I think they're too much feline for most people to handle. F3s and onwards I think is probably manageable but you have to do research first and decide if you're prepared to live with a very high energy feline that will ruin your chances of having a tidy and polished home. Which is what you're doing now so that's great
As for the wild cat blood in current cat breeds etc, I have a bengal so that pretty much sais where I stand in the matter.
The cat is gorgeous and apparently fun to be around. Very energetic and active, the guy also has a small dog and him and the cat get along great and play fight a fair bit.
I know he can't let the cat have free range of the house unsupervised because the cat gets destructive when bored so whenever the cat is left alone it's closed off in the 'cat room' which is filled with cat toys and cat trees and a window to look out of etc.
He's also said that he doesn't think he could handle having two Savannahs (when someone asked if a second cat was planned).
Personally I'd stay away from the F1 and F2s I think they're too much feline for most people to handle. F3s and onwards I think is probably manageable but you have to do research first and decide if you're prepared to live with a very high energy feline that will ruin your chances of having a tidy and polished home. Which is what you're doing now so that's great
As for the wild cat blood in current cat breeds etc, I have a bengal so that pretty much sais where I stand in the matter.
But is it right to invoke changes that may otherwise take millions of years if they happened at all?
Dont get me wrong, I love the exotic cats, just pondering things
Well, you've purchased 2 sphynx. Certainly not a breed that would ever evolve naturally and survive without the care of human beings.
So yes I do think it's right to meddle with mother nature within reason.
Of course everyone's definition of "within reason" will differ.
So yes I do think it's right to meddle with mother nature within reason.
Touche! LOL You are correct there, no doubt.Originally Posted by Kai Bengals
Well, you've purchased 2 sphynx. Certainly not a breed that would ever evolve naturally and survive without the care of human beings.
So yes I do think it's right to meddle with mother nature within reason.Of course everyone's definition of "within reason" will differ.
Oh I love that Zebra Horse combination. I think breeders should persue it. Could you imagine owning and riding a horse that looks like the above picture? If I had the money, I would really try to persue the breed.
