Somali
 Description
/ History
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. 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. Tail and back arched, the Somali will run sideways like a monkey, and even hold objects and food the way a monkey does. 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.
Somalis 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. Their large, almond shaped eyes range in color from intense green to rich copper. 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. They come in four recognized colors: ruddy, red, blue and fawn. Somalis have small litters of three to four kittens, which develop slowly. They reach their full size at about eighteen months of age.
Weight: 8-10
lbs.
Eyes: The
Somali's eyes are
large, almond-shaped and set wide apart. The eye color is
amber, green or hazel.
Coat: Medium length, except over shoulders where a slightly shorter length is permitted; ruff and breeches desirable; texture very soft, extremely fine, and double-coated.
Associations:
The Somali
is accepted by most major cat registries.
Books
about this breed:
Cat toys for the Somali:
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Play
Balls for Cats by Toy Shoppe
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Furry
Mice -These are the ones that no cat can resist!
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Paws
'n More Busy Cat Play Mat -Tons of fun for curious
kitties! This play mat has lots of activities sure to keep
your cat entertained for hours!
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Fancy
Kitty Toys -Pull the tongue or tail of these colorful
critters and they'll shake and shiver to arouse your cat's
interest Can be filled with catnip (not included) for extra
fun!
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