The look of a big and exotic-looking savannah cat prowling the leafy gardens of millionaires close to Hampstead as soon as led to armed police and helicopters being scrambled after stories of a “big cat” on the free.
However, the cross between a home cat and a serval, a wild cat native to Africa, might quickly grow to be a extra common sight on the streets of Britain after their recognition has soared within the final yr.
Having by no means earlier than featured within the prime ten most-wanted cats on Pets4Homes, the UK’s greatest pet gross sales web site, this yr they’ve jumped 9 locations to grow to be the nation’s third most sought-after cat. The Maine coon, which can also be a big, laid-back and sociable breed, was listed as first and the oriental in