Somali cats

[SayyidUmar]

Apparently, they are quite expensive the 'Somali cat' bread.

They even have a club in the UK called, http://www.somalicatclub.com/

[DANGIRL]

Like his sibling the Abyssinian, the Somali lives life to the fullest. He climbs higher, jumps farther, plays harder. Nothing escapes the notice of this highly intelligent and inquisitive cat, a quality that makes life with him both endlessly entertaining and continuously challenging. Staying a step ahead of a Somali, or even just keeping pace with him, requires the fancy footwork of a Fred Astaire, the brainpower of an Einstein and a sense of humor that never stops. You never know what he’ll get into next, although you can assume that if you have something or are doing something, your Somali will want to investigate it closely.

Sometimes it may seem as if the Somali never sleeps. He is ever in motion, jumping up in the window to look at birds or squirrels, leaping on top of the refrigerator to supervise meal preparation, perching on your desk to watch your fingers move over the keyboard and then swiping at them so you’ll pay attention to him instead. This is a playful, persistent cat who adores being the center of attention and will do anything to achieve and maintain that status.

The Somali loves to play, so plan on making or purchasing a variety of toys to keep him occupied. Ping-Pong balls, bottle caps, wadded-up pieces of paper, puzzle toys and teasers such as big peacock feathers will all amuse this busy and brainy cat. Teach him to retrieve at your peril. Once you start, he won’t let you stop. He learns tricks quickly and many Abys enjoy running a feline agility course.

A love of heights is a signal trait of the Somali. He likes to be as high up as possible and will appreciate having one or more ceiling-height cat trees. When those aren’t available, he is perfectly capable of making his way to the uppermost point of any room. Fortunately, he is naturally graceful and rarely breaks items unless it is simply out of curiosity.

Somalis are adaptable throughout their lives and fit well into any home where they are loved and given plenty of attention. In a home where people are at work or school during the day, the Somali does best with a companion, ideally another Somali or Aby, who can match his activity level. If left to his own devices, the Somali may well dismantle the house in his search for something interesting to do.

Beware! The Somali can be addictive. Once you’ve had one, you may find that no other cat will do.

[Gabre]

The funny thing is Somali breed of cats aren't even from Somalia. They're just Abyssinians with super long and fluffy tails. They're called Somali to differentiate them from other Abyssinians. Even cat people knew there was a difference between us and them.

[DANGIRL]

The funny thing is Somali breed of cats aren't even from Somalia. They're just Abyssinians with super long and fluffy tails. They're called Somali to differentiate them from other Abyssinians. Even cat people knew there was a difference between us and them.

[Gabre]

The funny thing is Somali breed of cats aren't even from Somalia. They're just Abyssinians with super long and fluffy tails. They're called Somali to differentiate them from other Abyssinians. Even cat people knew there was a difference between us and them.

[Navy9]

Beautiful...

[Cunaaye25]

"they are bonkers"

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