Can domesticated cats mate with ocelots?
Ocelots will mate with a domestic. The domestic (female ) does not have a chance in refusal. Its been done. The domestic male would be severlly injured or killed. The survival rate of kittens is slim. The domestic female will not nurse the kitten. Each mating will only produce one fertilization. You will need several male Ocelots to produce a litter. Why is that? I have not the funds to continue reseach.
What is it like to have a Savannah cat as a pet?
Savannah cats may look wild, due to their spotted Serval-looking coats and remarkably long legs, but they are by all accounts domestic cats who happen to be descended from the African Serval cat and other domestic felines. Savannahs use the litter box, eat regular cat food, and will sleep at your feet just like other domestic cat breeds. Our family has three Savannah cats. Our Savannahs are extremely affectionate and sweet-tempered with us and our two young children, most likely because they were highly socialized with kids, cats, dogs and other humans by their breeder. They greet us with head-butts, purrs, chirps and will often drop cat toys at our feet or beckon us to play with them by leaping into the air or climbing onto our heads. Though temperament and personality differ among individual Savannahs, Savannah cats are often described as being very 'dog-like' in their display of affection towards people.In general Savannahs are very active, highly intelligent cats that demand more human interaction than the average domestic cat; most Savannahs are happier chasing a toy or leaping for a cat wand than sitting on your couch like a lap cat. Savannahs are not by nature aggressive or destructive, but do need sufficient vertical territory (cat trees) as well as daily exercise in the form of interactive play with humans or other active cats - preferably another Savannah. Many Savannah owners have at least two Savannahs, as breed fanciers will attest that it is tough to own 'just one' of these fascinating animals.Savannahs can be trained to walk on a leash with a cat harness, but must be kept as 'indoor-only' cats with no 'in and out' privileges as they have been known to wander for miles in pursuit of the 'chase' and are unlikely to find their way back home once outside.Many Savannahs display a fondness for water; ours like to hunt goldfish in the bathtub and paw at running water in the sink. Savannah cats make for highly entertaining and interactive pets who get along well with dogs, kids, (most) other cats and will ensure there is never a dull day in your home.For those curious about the breed, a great source for Savannah cat information directly from Savannah pet owners is the Yahoo! Group called SavannahCatPets: http://pets.dir.groups.yahoo.com...Savannah cat 'Buzz Terry' flashes his Savannah smile for the camera