Savannah
VS
British Shorthair
Savannah vs British Shorthair
Compare Savannah and British Shorthair 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
Savannah
British Shorthair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 45 cm
30 – 36 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
3 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
17 – 20 years
12 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
2/5
Energy level
5/5
2/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Savannah
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
British Shorthair
Easy to train
Summary
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.
About British Shorthair
British Shorthairs are sturdy, medium‑large cats with round faces, dense plush coats and many colours, best known in blue with copper eyes. Calm, quietly affectionate and suited to indoor or apartment life, they mature slowly and need moderate play, grooming and weight control.
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