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Cat Facts: Cat Facts: Breed Briefs Somali By The Cat Fanciers' Association for Cat Facts |
 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 resemblance 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. Interesting 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. Breed information supplied by the Cat Fanciers' Association |
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