Savannah Cat Price

Savannah Cat Price is based off confirmation to the breed standard. Savannah Cats are higher in price if they have traits in line with the breed standard.

The pricing of a Savannah Cat varies wildly from about $2,000 to $50,000. Every breeder has a different overhead cost and differing quality in kittens so the pricing will be subject to the individual Savannah Cat Breeder. The closer to the Serval Cat ancestor the more a kitten will cost as they are difficult to produce, larger in size, and more exotic looking.

When you consider what price you want to pay consider that breeders are obligated as TICA registered members to provide registration papers, and age-appropriate vaccinations and retain kittens until the age of 10-14 weeks, collectively this is costly.

Litter Size Effects Price

Chart showing difference in litter size between generations. This highlight one of the reasons the price is higher for a generation closer to the serval (very small litter size).

Height Effects Price

Showing the diffrence in height between savannah cat generations. The taller cats are more desirable due to more exotic apperance.

Pricing Factors

Is the breeder reputable?

  • The breeder microchips the kitten so if lost it is returned.

  • The breeder will take back a kitten if homeless.

  • The breeder gives age-appropriate shots.

  • The breeder gives parasite prevention.

  • The breeder spays & neuters kittens prior to placement. Preventing potential pyometra and accidental litter.

  • The breeder makes sure to keep a kitten till a minim of 12 weeks old. Both CFA & TICA ethics state a breeder should keep kittens for 12 weeks at the minimum. This ensures the kitten is emotionally and physically ready. Allowing a kitten to leave younger can compromise its emotional well-being and immune system for its entire life.

Can you verify the breeder?

  • Verify that the breeder is registered with CFA or TICA.

  • The breeder can verify registration by providing their cattery numbers.

  • The breeder can provide a verification listing through TICA.org. This listing can only be obtained by a registered TICA member with a signed code of ethics.

  • Unfortunately, many potential owners don’t know what to look for in a breeder and fall victims to scam websites promising cheap-priced kittens from a “reputable breeder”. NEVER EVER think you are buying a Savannah Kitten for the cheap price of $500–$1000.

Can you navigate the breeder’s website?

  • The breeder’s website is easy to navigate.

  • The breeder has a website that educates about the breed.

  • The breeder has a website that tells about their program.

  • The breeder can produce pictures of available kittens.

Are the Parents Health tested?

Minim DNA testing is for HCM, SMA, and PKD mutations.

Are the kittens Registered?

  • Breeder registers each litter providing buyers with registration paperwork/number.

  • Beware a breeder stating they don’t want to “deal with paperwork,” or they are “just producing pets.” They probably don’t have usable registration papers.

  • If the Seller bought a Savannah Cat with no breeding rights and then reproduced, that means they disregarded the legal contract they signed. You do not want to do business with a “breeder” who ignored a contract they agreed to uphold.

  • It costs a breeder $10 to register a litter of kittens with TICA. Ask yourself why would a breeder discount a kitten hundreds or even thousands for a non-registerable kitten that is purebred. Retired cats and cats with special needs could considerably cost less than the quoted average price. You would still be looking for the above-mentioned qualities in a breeder.

Michelle Tuck