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6 Largest Exotic Cats That Are Allowed as Pets

Serval

This African wildcat is the tallest of all felines (excluding lions and tigers) reaching up to 40 inches tall at the shoulder

Caracal

Medium-sized wild cat native to Africa and Asia, known for its long black ear tufts. Caracals are agile hunters and require experienced owners due to their wild instincts.

Chaushee

A hybrid between a domestic cat and a jungle cat, chaushee can be quite large, reaching up to 30 inches tall.

Savannah Cat

Another hybrid, this time between a serval and a domestic cat. Savannahs come in generations (F1, F2, etc.) with F1 being the most wild and requiring very experienced owners

Asian Leopard Cat

A small wild cat native to Southeast Asia, known for its spotted coat.  While some consider them pets, they are not fully domesticated and can be difficult to handle

Pixie-bob

This is not a true exotic cat, but a domesticated breed developed to resemble a bobcat.  Pixie-bobs are large domestic cats with short tails and wild-looking markings.