Our Sires — Breeding Males
Our sires are the other half of every exceptional kitten we produce. Each sire in our programme has been selected with the same rigour as our queens — for health, conformation, temperament, and genetic compatibility with our queen bloodlines. Our Serval sires are the cornerstone of the entire programme: their quality, health, and genetic expression flow directly into every F1 kitten they produce. Meet our current sires below.
Serval Sires
Our Serval sires are maintained under USDA Class C exotic animal permits in large, enriched outdoor enclosures with full exotic veterinary care. They are DNA-tested, parasite-screened, and receive comprehensive annual health examinations. Their contribution to the Savannah breed through our programme cannot be overstated — exceptional Serval sires produce exceptional F1 and HP F1 kittens.
EHC Serval King Atlas (Placeholder)
Species: African Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Age: 5 years
Weight: 32 lbs
Coat: Standard spotted — bold, high-contrast pattern; exceptional ocelli
Ear Set: Exceptional — wide, high-set, large
Health: Annual exams current; FIV/FeLV negative; parasites clear
Offspring: F1 and HP F1 Savannah kittens
Notes: Atlas is our primary F1 production sire. His kittens consistently show the most pronounced Serval traits in our programme — large ears, bold tear streaks, excellent coat contrast. Calm temperament for a Serval, which contributes to manageable kitten temperaments. Father of several of our current queens' best litters.
EHC Serval Prince Sahel (Placeholder)
Species: African Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Age: 3 years
Weight: 28 lbs
Coat: Standard spotted — warm golden base with particularly dense spotting
Health: Annual exams current; all clear
Offspring: F1 kittens — first litters showing outstanding wild trait expression
Notes: Sahel represents our next generation of F1 production. His daughters — when they mature — will become HP F1 production candidates in our programme's future.
Savannah Sires
Our Savannah sires are used to produce F2, F3, and SBT Savannah kittens across all colour variants. All Savannah sires are TICA registered, health tested, and selected for outstanding conformation, colour expression, and temperament.
EHC Desert Storm (Placeholder)
Generation: F2 Savannah, Brown Spotted Tabby (rare fertile F2 male)
TICA #: [Registration number]
Weight: 17 lbs
HCM: Clear (last tested 2024) | PRA: N/N
Offspring: F3 Savannahs and — when paired with our F1 queens — F3 HP-lineage kittens
Notes: Storm is one of the rarest assets in our programme — a genuinely fertile F2 male (only ~25% of F2 males are fertile). His body conformation and coat quality are exceptional. Father of multiple kittens that have gone on to become outstanding pets and breeding animals in TICA catteries.
EHC Silver Knight Orion (Placeholder)
Generation: F3 Savannah, Silver Spotted Tabby
TICA #: [Registration number]
Weight: 14 lbs
HCM: Clear | Silver Gene: Homozygous (II)
Offspring: 100% silver offspring when bred to silver queens; 50% silver from non-silver queens
Notes: Orion is our silver production sire. His homozygous silver genetics ensure all his kittens carry at least one silver allele. When paired with our silver queens, every kitten is silver — predictable outcomes that our waitlisted silver buyers rely on.
EHC Black Pharaoh (Placeholder)
Generation: F3 Savannah, Melanistic (Black)
TICA #: [Registration number]
Weight: 13 lbs
HCM: Clear | Melanistic Gene: aa confirmed
Offspring: Melanistic kittens in appropriate pairings
Notes: Exceptional ghost spotting visible in direct light. Used specifically in our melanistic programme pairings.
Retired Sires — Programme Legacy
Several of our founding sires have retired from active breeding. Their legacy continues through offspring who remain in our programme as breeding animals or through the bloodlines they established in our queens. We maintain retired breeding animals as permanent residents of our facility — they are never rehomed or sold after retirement. Their care continues for the duration of their natural lives as recognition of their contribution to our programme.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sires
Are your Servals used as sires DNA tested?
Yes. All our Serval sires have DNA profiles on file, and we offer DNA parentage verification for all F1 kittens on request. This allows buyers to independently confirm that a kitten's Serval parent is the documented sire and not another animal. We recommend this verification for all F1 purchases and include it as standard on HP F1 placements.
How many litters does a sire produce per year?
Our Serval sires typically father 3–6 litters per year across our queen population. Savannah sires father 4–8 litters per year depending on their generation and our production plan. We do not over-use any sire — genetic diversity and individual wellbeing both require that sires are not the exclusive male in an unlimited breeding volume.
Do you provide sire information with kitten purchases?
Yes. Every kitten's TICA registration documents identify both the sire and the dam by name and registration number. Full sire health records (most recent HCM, blood panel, and exotic veterinary exam findings for Servals) are available on request at the time of purchase. We believe transparency about both parents is a buyer's right and an ethical obligation.