Find answers to the most common questions about Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats, including details about our kittens, breeding process, registration, and how to reserve your perfect F1 companion
An F1 Savannah is a first-generation cross between a domestic cat and a wild serval. It’s among the largest and most exotic Savannah generations.
HP (High Percentage) refers to kittens that are very close to pure F1 in traits—strong serval influence, large size, etc.—but may differ slightly. It’s a way to denote kittens with more of the wild traits than later generations.
Yes. All kittens from Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats are fully TICA registered.
Yes. The kittens come with inoculations, health certificates, and are fully guaranteed.
Kittens are born year-round at Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats, so availability and timing can vary.
All F1 Savannah cubs are born in the home of the breeder and are socialized from the moment they are born.
Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats offers both serval gold and striking silver cubs.
You can contact Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats to reserve an upcoming F1 cub.
Shipping and transport options can be discussed directly with the breeder when reserving your kitten.
Calls are accepted from 9 AM to 10 PM EST).
The cattery is located in Spring Hill, Florida, zip code 34610.
The breeder is Doreen Boileau, owner of Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats, a long-time breeder and one of the original Savannah breeders since the 1990s.
A Savannah is a cross between a domestic cat and a serval; a serval is a wild African feline. Savannahs are domesticated, though F1s are more serval-influenced. The breeder cautions that some sellers misrepresent servals as F1s, which can cause legal and behavioral issues.
Laws vary by state and country. Some locations regulate high-generation Savannahs or servals as exotic animals. Always check local regulations before purchasing.
Kittens are raised in the breeder’s home and socialized from birth to ensure they are well adjusted.
Yes—photos and videos of sires, queens, and kittens are available to view before making a decision.
Specific payment methods can be discussed directly with Drinkwater F1 Savannah Cats when reserving your kitten.
The kittens come with a health guarantee. For details on returns or refunds, contact the breeder directly.
– Verify TICA registration.
– Ask to see photos or videos of the parent cats.
– Request health certificates.
– Be cautious if the animal looks like a serval but is advertised as an F1.
Later generations (F2, F3, etc.) have less serval influence, tend to be smaller, and have a more domestic temperament. F1s are the closest to the wild ancestor, so traits like size, coat pattern, and energy level are more pronounced.