SOMALI, A CAT WITH A CRISP PERSONALITY

Somali is a medium-sized cat with an extremely elegant feline appearance and very soft curves. His body is muscular and agile. Her dress, composed of mid-long hairs, is also remarkable for its beauty in addition to being soft and fine. Not only does Somali have an attractive physique, but it is also a cat with a crisp personality. He is smart, player and very cuddly.

• Size: 30 cm to 35 cm
• Weight: 3.5 kg to 5.5 kg
• Hair: medium length
• Color: all
• Life expectancy: 15 years
• Gestation duration: 65 days

Description and characteristics of Somali

The main characteristic of Somali that we notice right away is its beautiful fur composed of medium-long hairs, thick and dense. Its tail, also covered with hair, is long and the Somali carries it in panache. Her shiny dress, which, though it can be many colors, is most commonly color “hare”, with reference to the color of this animal or “Sorrel”, color of cinnamon. Like its cousin the Abyssinian, the Somali dress has a unique feature called “ticking”: at least three bands of different colors on each hair whose end is dark. Somali has large, recognizable yellow, green, or hazel eyes, as well as ears on its head. His body is slender and muscular on thin, long legs.

Origin of Somali

Somali, a semi – long – haired cat, has appeared in the middle of litters of Abyssinians, short – haired cats, which belong to one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It is an American breeder named Evelyne Mague who noticed these different cats and started her own selection. In 1972, the first litter with 100% Somalis was born in the United States. Somali arrived in France in 1979.

Character and behavior of Somali – Who is it for?

Somali has the same character as the Abyssinian. He is keen, athletic and a player and he needs to work hard. It is a cat extremely attached to his master who likes on his knees, rubs against his face or huddles in his neck. The affection and the attention are the main qualities that must have the owner of a Somali who appreciates more than anything to be the point of view and who hates loneliness. But on the other hand, Somali is independent and even fleeing. It is also a particularly intelligent cat, sociable with people outside of his family and with his peers.

How to take care of your Somali: your needs

Somali is not a cat who likes to stay locked up. Certainly the result of his hunter instinct. It is better to have a garden if you want to host a Somali.

As for maintenance, the beautiful fur of this cat requires brushing twice a week and every day during moulting.

The food of Somali

Somali is not difficult when it comes to food. He eats as much meat as vegetables or fruits. But he’s a big eater. It is therefore necessary to monitor his rations and adapt his diet to his physical exercise to avoid overweight.

The health of Somali

Somali does not pose any particular health problems and is not prone to diseases. He has great physical strength. It’s just important to keep it from the cold it’s sensitive to.

Price of a Somali kitten

The price of a Somali kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, the conformity to the standards of the race, etc.