Chinchilla
VS
Savannah
Chinchilla vs Savannah
Compare Chinchilla and Savannah side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Chinchilla
Savannah
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
35 – 45 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
17 – 20 years
Child friendly
1/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Chinchilla
Super smart
Savannah
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Chinchilla
The Chinchilla is a Persian variety with a shimmering silver or golden coat, vivid green eyes, and a compact build. Calm, gentle, and people-focused, it suits quiet indoor homes. It’s moderately active, sensitive to stress, and needs frequent grooming plus regular health monitoring.
About Savannah
The Savannah is a tall, athletic hybrid cat bred from domestic cats and African servals, with a lean spotted body, large ears, and short coat. Highly intelligent, active, trainable, and vocal, it bonds closely with people and thrives in engaged homes with ample play and enrichment.
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