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Savannah Cats are considered one of the larger breeds of domesticated cats. Their tall and slim build gives them the appearance of greater size than their actual weight. The hybrids are usually the largest, due to the stronger genetic influence of the African Serval ancestor. Male Savannah cats tend to be larger than females. Early generation Savannahs may weigh 10 to 25 lbs. Size is also very dependent on generation and sex, with male cats usually being the largest. Later generation Savannahs are usually between 8-17 lbs. Because of the random factors in Savannahhybrid genetics, there can be significant variation in size, even in one litter. Some breeders report Savannahs in excess of 30 pounds, with at least one breeder claiming an over 40 pound male.
The coat of a Savannah cat depends a lot on the breed of cat used for the domestic cross. Early generations have some form of dark spotting on a lighter coat, and many breeders employ "wild" looking spotted breeds such as the Bengal and Egyptian Mau for the cross to help preserve these markings in later generations. Breed standard calls for brown spotted tabby (cool to warm brown, tan or gold with black or dark brown spots), silver spotted tabby (silver coat with black or dark grey spots), black (black with black spots), and black smoke (black tipped silver with black spots) only. In addition, Savannah cats can come in nonstandard variations such as the classic or marble patterns, snow coloration, and blue or other diluted colors derived from domestic sources.
The overall look of an individual Savannah cat depends greatly on generation, with higher-percentage Savannah cats often having a more "wild" look. The domestic breed that is used will influence appearance as well.Most prominent of these include the various color markings and tall, erect ears. The bodies of Savannah cats 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 backs of the ears have a central light band bordered by black, dark grey or brown, giving an eye-like effect. The short tail has black rings, with a solid black tip. The eyes are blue as a kitten (as in other cats), and may be green, brown, gold or a blended shade as an adult. The eyes have a "boomerang" shape, with a slightly hooded brow to protect them from harsh sunlight. Black or dark "tear-streak" or "cheetah tear" markings run from the corner of the eyes down the sides of the nose to the whiskers, much like a cheetah’s. These tear marks also help reduce glare from sunlight, which aids Savannah Cats vision during hunting.
appearance of greater size than their actual weight. 
hybrid genetics, there can be significant variation in size, even in one litter. 
spots), silver spotted tabby (silver coat with black or dark grey spots), black (black with black spots), and black smoke (black tipped silver with black spots) only. 
gold or a blended shade as an adult.