When you gaze upon the glorious coat of the Somali, you may find it hard to understand that Abyssinian breeders once were horrified to find longhaired kittens among their litters of pristine Abys. Fortunately, on two fronts, in Canada and in the U.S. a couple of people saw the potential for this beautiful cat, and the Somali was born.
Breed Brief:
Body: Well-proportioned, of medium to large size, with firm muscular development, while remaining lithe and supple.
Coat: Medium length, soft and silky in an agouti pattern in ruddy, red, blue, or fawn. The luxuriously full tail is a highlight of the Somali.
Registry Standards and Profiles:
Somali Clubs:
Photo Credits:
Hellemose's Banja baby Benjamin
Ruddy Somali born 6-16-1996, number 7 on the Danish top ten 1997; a typical Somali, demands attention all the time and a great "help" in daily work of the household. Used with permission.
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Breeders :
Listing of Somali breeders, assembled by your Guide. This list is for convenience of the viewer, and is not intended to be an endorsement of the breeders and catteries contained herein.
