Safari
Geoffroy’s cat hybrid origin
Safari cats derive from crosses between Geoffroy’s cats and domestic cats, as described by the IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group. A rationale in TICA’s 2019 meeting agenda separately associates Safari with Geoffroy’s cat and Savannah with the serval.
[1]Historical account of early-generation size
An account in the 1983 material of Today’s Animal News describes crosses with British and American domestic shorthairs. It reports first-generation cats reaching 35 pounds and averaging 25 pounds, with later generations smaller. No sample size or measurement method is given; these are historical reports, not present-day standard weights.
[2]Coat and pattern variation
The same historical article describes variation in offspring colour and pattern according to the domestic female. The spotted coat and body form of the Geoffroy’s parent are not treated as universal Safari features.
[2]TICA registration status
TICA’s rules dated 3 June 2026 list SA Safari as Registration Only (RE). The listing does not establish a current appearance standard or Championship eligibility; the separate 2019 agenda rationale is not proof that its proposed rule was adopted.
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