Somali
Cat
Weight:
8-10 lbs. Color
- Somalis come in four recognized colors: ruddy, red, blue and fawn. The Somali
has an agouti, or ticked, coat with four to twenty bands of color on each hair.
The ticked fur mantles the cat with harmonizing solid color on its underside.
Eyes - Gold
or green Appearance
- The Somali bears an uncanny resemblancee to a little fox, with its large ears,
masked face, full ruff and bushy tail. They are well-proportioned, medium to large
cats with firm muscular development. Their body is medium long and graceful, with
a medium-length soft and silky coat that requires little grooming. The coat is
usually one to three inches long, with shorter fur across the shoulders. The tail
is fluffy and full; their feet have tufts between the toes. Personality
- Somalis are intelligent cats, and while active, they have soft voices and
are usually quiet. They communicate with human family members through soft mews
and possess a charming trill. They are extroverts and very social. Possessed with
a zest for life, they love to play, solicit nuzzles and pats, and thrive on human
companionship. Breed
Fact - Somalis have bursts of energy several times a day, at which time they
will take off through the house, jumping into the air. They toss balls and toys
in the air, fetch them back and begin the game anew. Adept at opening cupboards
and drawers, Somalis sometimes hide inside their secret areas. Many Somalis can
manipulate faucets, and they love to play with water.
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