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) 

  • Overall, the first generation of any hybrid breed does not like to be held.

  • Get bored very quickly

  • Prefer the highest spot they can get to in the house

  • Open cabinets and doors

  • Do well with other high activity cats

  • Do well with dogs

  • Are NOT suitable in homes with small children

  • Size in all the F1’s ranges from 14 – 22lbs consistently

Second Generation Cats (25% exotic cat and higher) 

  • Overall, the second generation of any hybrid breed does not like to be held.

  • Get bored very quickly

  • Prefer the highest spot they can get to in the house

  • Open cabinets and doors

  • Do well with other high activity cats

  • Do well with dogs

  • Are usually suitable in homes with small children - individual evaluation

  • 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)

Breed Comparison F1 - F2
Listed in order of best/most likely to worst/least

               F1

F2
Reliable Litter Box Use
Safari Safari
Savannah Savannah
Bengal Chausie
Chausie Bengal
Most Likely On Your Lap
Safari Bengal
Bengal Safari
Savannah Savannah
Chausie Chausie
Most Likely On Your Neck or Head
Safari Safari
Chausie Bengal
Savannah Chausie
Bengal Savannah
Most Likely To Like Other Cats
Safari Safari
Bengal Chausie
Savannah Bengal
Chausie Savannah
Most Likely Using You As A Ladder
Safari Safari
Bengal Bengal
Chausie Chausie
Savannah Savannah
Most Overall Loving
Safari Bengal/Chausie
Bengal Safari/Savannah
Savannah  
Chausie  
Most Okay With Being Picked Up
Bengal Chausie
Savannah Bengal
Chausie Safari
Safari Savannah
Most Likely To Enjoy Rain
Chausie Chausie
Bengal Bengal
Savannah Savannah
Safari Safari
Most Likely In The Bathtub
Bengal Bengal
Savannah Savannah
Chausie Chausie
Safari Safari
Most Likely On The Counters
TIE TIE
Most Likely In The Sink
TIE TIE
The Most Fun Loving
TIE TIE
Best Fetcher
Bengal Bengal
Savannah Savannah
Chausie Chausie
Safari Safari
Most In Your Face
Bengal Bengal
Savannah Savannah
Safari Chausie
Chausie Safari
Most Likely Biting Your Toes
Chausie Chausie
Safari Safari
Bengal Bengal
Savannah Savannah

 

Copyright 2007 Sheryl Koontz of Marechal Cattery.
May not be used or reproduced without written permission from the author.
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Views expressed are those of the author based on personal experience.