There is such a kind of cat that lives alone and has a mysterious temperament. There are many names such as "Fox Cat", "Long-haired Abby", "Egyptian God Cat" and so on. Jianghu name. It is a Somali cat with a noble and imperial appearance.
Although its name is "Somali Cat", it is not from Somalia, and it has nothing to do with Somali pirates! The Somali cat is a long-haired cat breed formed in 1967 by mutation and breeding of purebred Abyssinian cats. The reason why it is so named is mainly because its sibling, the Abyssinian cat, is native to Abyssinia (i.e. Ethiopia), and Somalia is its neighboring country. In order to maintain matching and relevance, there is Got this name.
If you are attracted to Somali cats and want to raise this handsome cat, then you may wish to follow the editor to learn more about it.
Appearance: A good-looking little fox?
Overall appearance: Somali cats are medium in size, evenly proportioned, with strong muscles, graceful lines, and full of kingly demeanor. The weight is between 3.5-5.5 kg.
Head: The head is slightly rounded and wedge-shaped, the eyes and cheeks are gently curved, and the line from the ears to the neck is smooth; a pair of large The ears are wide at the bottom and tapered at the end, forming an inverted "V" shape; the large almond eyes sparkle like gems, and the dark eyeliner can highlight the brightness of the eyes, and all Somali cats have eye circles surrounded by light-colored hair. The eye color is mostly green, but also amber and light brown; the nose is medium in size and arched from the bridge of the nose to the forehead.
Limbs:The limbs are slender with slender bones; the soles of the feet are strong, with five toes on the forelimbs and four on the hind limbs; the tail is like a large brush, with a thicker base and a slender end. .
Coat:The coat is medium in length, thick and dense, as soft and fine as silk. Somali cats of excellent quality will have a ring-feathered coat. The coat colors include chestnut-silver white, brown-red, dark red, blue, silver-yellow, lavender, blue-silver white, silver-white, chocolate silver, etc. Among them, dark red is the representative color of Abyssinian and Somali cats, which is the most common.
Character: In fact, he is just a "skin monkey"!
Because the blood of ancient Abyssinian cats flows through them, Somali cats have the characteristics of ancient cats, such as having their own opinions and liking to be alone. When the owner is working, they will not disturb them; once called by the owner, they will come to the owner as quickly as possible and rub their heads against the owner's palm to show intimacy.
So you think Somali cats are gentle gentlemen? In fact, they can turn into "der goods" in the next second! Although they are called little foxes because of their appearance, Somali cat owners generally believe that they have raised a monkey... because they seem to be always energetic, lively, playful, and very naughty!
Somali cats, who are naturally cautious, want "everything to be in sight", so they will not let go of any corner of the room, especially the "commanding heights", and jumping up and down is their daily routine. In addition, please pay attention to the water-related switches and equipment at home, otherwise it will be too late to regret it when the water bill exceeds and the home is flooded!
Summary: When you are quiet, you are as noble as a king, but when you are noisy, you are a home-destroying maniac!
Now that you know the appearance and personality in detail, how do you choose a healthy Somali cat? In addition to checking the above characteristics, there are also the following key criteria for reference:
First look at the eyes: choose eyes that are bright and lively, with no secretions from the corners of the eyes;
Next, look at the mouth: choose one with pink gums and no ulcers around the corners of the mouth;
Then look at the hair: choose one with smooth and soft coat, no lumps, alopecia areata and rash;
Finally, look at Anus: Choose an area around the anus that is clean and the hair is not contaminated with feces.
The Somali cat is not a popular cat in our country, but it is by no means unpopular. All the cat owners who have raised it are impressed by its good-looking appearance and high-contrast personality. A potential stock in the pet industry! SO, if you like it, take one home quickly!
