Can you have a serval as a pet in the UK?
In the UK, it is not legal to own a serval or a first generation (F1) Savannah cat, being a cat that is half serval and half domestic, without a special licence that the average cat owner will be unable to attain.
How do I get a serval in the UK?
In the UK, you need a DWA Licence to own a serval and this means a secure enclosure approved by your local council for a Dangerous Wild Animals Licence. The pictures you see of them in the family home are not generally allowed in the UK, unless a breeder is licensed for one room within the house.
Do you need a license to own a Savannah cat in the UK?
In the UK, F2, F3 and F4 Savannah cats are legal and available to buy from reputable breeders. It’s illegal to own an F1 Savannah cat without a Dangerous Wild Animal Licence, which an average cat owner will not be able to get. Savannahs make lively companions.
What exotic cats can you own in UK?
What other exotic big cats are legal in the UK?
- Bobcat.
- Caracal.
- cheetah.
- Jaguar.
- Leopard.
- Lion.
- Lynx.
- Ocelot.
Is a Savannah cat a serval?
A Savannah cat is a cross between a domestic cat and a serval, a medium-sized, large-eared wild African cat. The Savannah cat can come in different colors and patterns; however, TICA breed standards accept only spotted patterns with certain colors and color combinations.
How much do serval cats cost UK?
The price of a Serval cat ranges from £750 to £12,000 depending on the sex and generation.
Can Savannah cats go outside UK?
Yes, but they should really be allowed to. However, as long as you keep them on a leash or within the boundaries of an enclosed enclosure that keeps them protected.
What exotic cats are legal in UK?
What exotic pets are legal in the UK?
11 of the most unusual exotic pets you can keep in the UK
- Capybara. This large rodent is infact the largest rodent in the world and weighs about 35-65kg.
- Marmoset Monkey.
- Octopus.
- Sugar Glider.
- Giant African Land Snail.
- African Pygmy Hedgehogs.
- Mexican Walking Fish – Axolotl.
- Tarantula.
How much does a serval cat cost?
The price of a Serval cat ranges from £750 to £12,000 depending on the sex and generation. A Serval is a cat native to the African grasslands typically found south of the Sahara Desert. It is known as the ‘cat of spare parts’ thanks to ears and legs which are very big for its body size, its small head, long neck and short tail.
What are F1 and F4 African serval cats?
Each generation, ranging from F1 to F4, has a different percentage of African Serval in its genetics. An F1 generation cat is the first cross between the wild African Serval and the domestic cat, and these are illegal to own in the UK without a Dangerous Wild Animal Licence, which most cat owners in the UK won’t be able to get.
Do you need a licence for a serval kitten?
Proof of licence or permit will be required before we will place a serval kitten with a new home. Full metal “Dangerous Wild Animal Licence Compliant” enclosures can be provided and erected starting from £2,400. A minimum of 25 metres squared is required as an outdoor enclosure for one of our kittens. Stylisticat Serval Kitten is dreaming….
What is a serval?
A Serval is a cat native to the African grasslands typically found south of the Sahara Desert. It is known as the ‘cat of spare parts’ thanks to ears and legs which are very big for its body size, its small head, long neck and short tail. Large ears let it hear the rodents it hunts as they tunnel underground.