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Breed and
Generation Comparison
The most frequently asked
questions that we receive are in regards to how the breeds and
generations differ. We have created the following charts and bullet
points to give you a quick comparison based on our individual
experiences and the experiences our customers have reported over the
years. There will always be the cat that is the exception.
These observations are
based on altered pets.
First
Generation Cats (50% exotic cat and higher)
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Overall, the first generation of any hybrid breed does not like
to be held.
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Get bored very quickly
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Prefer the highest spot they can get to in the house
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Open cabinets and doors
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Do well with other high activity cats
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Do well with dogs
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Are NOT suitable in homes with small children
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Size in all the F1’s ranges from 14 – 22lbs consistently
Second Generation Cats (25% exotic cat
and higher)
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Overall, the second generation of any hybrid breed does not like
to be held.
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Get bored very quickly
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Prefer the highest spot they can get to in the house
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Open cabinets and doors
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Do well with other high activity cats
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Do well with dogs
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Are usually suitable in homes with small children - individual
evaluation
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Size in all the F2’s ranges from 8 – 20lbs consistently
Tables listed in order of Best (Most likely to do) to Worst (Least
likely to do)
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Breed Comparison F1 - F2 |
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Listed in order of best/most likely to worst/least |
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F1 |
F2 |
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Reliable Litter Box Use |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Bengal |
Chausie |
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Chausie |
Bengal |
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Most Likely On Your Lap |
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Safari |
Bengal |
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Bengal |
Safari |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Chausie |
Chausie |
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Most Likely On Your Neck or Head |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Chausie |
Bengal |
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Savannah |
Chausie |
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Bengal |
Savannah |
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Most Likely To Like Other Cats |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Bengal |
Chausie |
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Savannah |
Bengal |
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Chausie |
Savannah |
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Most Likely Using You As A Ladder |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Bengal |
Bengal |
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Chausie |
Chausie |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Most Overall Loving |
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Safari |
Bengal/Chausie |
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Bengal |
Safari/Savannah |
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Savannah |
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Chausie |
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Most Okay With Being Picked Up |
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Bengal |
Chausie |
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Savannah |
Bengal |
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Chausie |
Safari |
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Safari |
Savannah |
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Most Likely To Enjoy Rain |
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Chausie |
Chausie |
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Bengal |
Bengal |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Most Likely In The Bathtub |
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Bengal |
Bengal |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Chausie |
Chausie |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Most Likely On The Counters |
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TIE |
TIE |
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Most Likely In The Sink |
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TIE |
TIE |
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The Most Fun Loving |
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TIE |
TIE |
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Best Fetcher |
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Bengal |
Bengal |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Chausie |
Chausie |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Most In Your Face |
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Bengal |
Bengal |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
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Safari |
Chausie |
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Chausie |
Safari |
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Most Likely Biting Your Toes |
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Chausie |
Chausie |
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Safari |
Safari |
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Bengal |
Bengal |
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Savannah |
Savannah |
Copyright 2007 Sheryl
Koontz of Marechal Cattery.
May not be used or
reproduced without written
permission from the author.
www.marechalcattery.com
Views expressed are
those of the author based on
personal experience.
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