Somali cat, origin: probably in Africa. The Somali cat is said to be a purebred Abyssinianmutated long-haired cats, breeds formed by planned breeding . After breeding in Europe and the United States and other countries, there are four breeds respectively. It was not recognized by the British Cat Association until 1983. In 1991, it won the championship status in the British Cat Fan Management Committee.

Crimson is the most common color for Abyssinian cats and Somali cats. All Somali cats have amber, light brown or green eyes.

Somali cats are very intelligent, gentle and considerate. Can run like a monkey and grab food or things like a monkey. Most Somali cats know how to boil water because they like to play with water.

Its tight muscles and serious face give people a very wild feeling, its motor nerves are extremely developed, so its movements are agile, it likes to move freely, and its calls are particularly clear and loud, so Not suitable for keeping in an apartment.

When you see the name of the Somali cat, you will definitely think of Somali pirates. In fact, they have nothing to do with them. In addition to being energetic, Somali cats are also strong in being cute. Isn't that ice-green cat's eyes a bit cold? Cool? Some goofy and cute.

See Somali cat, you will definitely think of Somali pirates. In fact, they have nothing to do with them. In addition to being energetic, Somali cats are also strong in being cute. That ice green The cat's eye, isn't it a little cold and cool? Some silly and cute. So don't get it wrong and think it's as unpopular as the Somali pirate's name, the Somali cat is actually a gentle kitten.

Personality of Somali cats

Somali cats are very intelligent, gentle and considerate. Can run like a monkey and grab food or things like a monkey. Most Somali cats know how to boil water because they like to play with water. Its tight muscles and serious face give people a very wild feeling. Its motor nerves are extremely developed, so its movements are agile, it likes to move freely, and its cry is particularly clear and loud, so it is not suitable for keeping in an apartment. Somali cats are wild and beautiful, very lively and outgoing, and like sports. In theory, such cats should be very healthy, right? In fact, Somali cats have suffered from a large number of genetic diseases in the early morning, mainly in the teeth, and they are prone to visceral diseases such as fatty liver. Now these diseases are generally Excluded, but cat friends still have to be careful.

When surviving in the wild, hunting down prey and searching for food can produce psychological stimulation and exercise His ability to survive, the cat has enough sense of accomplishment in the victories again and again, is conducive to the development of its physical and mental health, and naturally makes it feel happy.

And the cats raised at home don't have to go out to find food, and life becomes boring. His happy life is entirely up to the master to create.

A cat likes to sharpen his claws because he can have fun with it. Considering the furniture at home, let's prepare a cat climbing frame for him! It seems that it is natural for cats to climb up, and he likes to look down at the scene from a high place. Getting him a high perch will get him extra excited.

Be sure to make time to play games with the cat. This will not only improve the communication between you, but also exercise his body and enhance his self-confidence, which is also extremely important for the cat's mental health.

You can also develop some small acrobatics and train cats to do it. Of course, he will use food as a reward, and he will have a great sense of accomplishment when he completes the task and gets the food.

Goldfish and birds will always be involved his gaze. It's a very good toy, but all beings are equal, so you can only see it but not touch it.

Somali cats are lively but not overly enthusiastic. It is tenacious, docile, gentle in temperament, very playful, and has rich feelings. It needs the attention of the owner very much, and friends who have more time can raise it.

Although some are afraid of the cold, Somali cats still don't like apartment life very much. They love to hunt and patios are very popular with them. Easy to care for, just brushing once a week. The hair removal period should be combed daily. Newborn Somali cats are nearly bicolored: dark on the back and light on the underside. The streak coloration of the hair develops very slowly. Likewise, its coat length and final appearance do not stabilize until the age of 2 years.

Feeding of Somali cats:

There are some things that Somali cats cannot eat, such as animal livers: some cats love to eat animal livers and refuse to eat others food. Animal livers contain large amounts of vitamin A, but taking too much vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, neck pain, deformed bones and joints, and liver disease. High-fat foods: If your cat's diet contains a lot of high-fat fish Fresh or stale fatty meat can lead to insufficient vitamin E intake, which in turn can cause inflammation of the cat's body fat and excruciating pain. Raw fish: Some raw fish contain enzymes that can destroy vitamin B1, and a lack of vitamin B1 can lead to neurological diseases in cats, which can be fatal in severe cases. This enzyme can be destroyed by heating, so be sure to cook the fish after cooking. Feed the cat again. Meat: Although a cat's diet should be dominated by meat, feeding cats only meat can lead to uneven intake of minerals and vitamins, which can lead to severe bone metabolic disorders. dog food: Nutrients in dog and cat food Not all the same, the nutrients in dog food don't meet the cat's needs. Although cats and dogs are carnivores, dogs have less nutritional needs than cats. Cod liver oil: Special care should be taken when supplementing cats with extra vitamins and minerals, as excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D, which can lead to bone disease.

Somali cat looks basically the same as Like an Abyssinian cat, slender and graceful, slightly rounded; medium to large in size, well proportioned, muscular and graceful.

The face is also slightly rounded and wedge-shaped; a pair of large ears are in a wide "V" shape; the black eyelids above the almond eyes are impressive. Somali cats are born with short coats that quickly soften. But the coat will gradually become smooth and shiny as the cat grows. The coat is of medium length, fairly soft, fine and bushy, short at the shoulders but long on the hind legs and very bushy on the tail. There are as many as eleven or two kinds of coat colors, including chestnut-silver white, brown-red, dark red, blue, silver-yellow, lavender, blue-silver white, silver-white, and chocolate-silver. Among them, dark red is the representative color of Abyssinian cats   and   Somali cats, and is the most common. All Somali cats have amber, light brown or green eyes.

Head: Has a slightly rounded wedge shape, the eyes and cheeks are gently curved, and the line between the ears to the neck is smooth. All Somali cats have dark circles around the eyes with light-colored fur and well-defined markings on the forehead and cheeks. The head is moderately wedge-shaped, with smooth lines and a slight folded nose in profile.

Ears: Large and alert, broad at the base and pointed at the end.

Eyes: Large almond eyes, sparkling like jewels, and expressive. Delicate and dark eyeliner can highlight a pair of elf eyes. Eyes are mostly green in color, but some Amber and light brown.

Nose: Moderately sized, arched from the bridge of the nose to the forehead.

Limbs: The limbs are slender and the bones are slender.

Paws: The paws are strong, with five toes on the front legs and four toes on the hind legs. When standing, it exhibits agility and agility. Fluffy round feet

Tail: Like a full brush, thicker at the base and slender at the end.

Coat: The thick coat is silky soft and fine. The thicker the better. It is of medium length. In very good cats, it will have a ring-like plumage. 's coat.

Coat: The coat is glossy and warm. Somali cats are surviving with stripes, each coat consisting of four to twenty stripes. Light-colored Undercoat contrasts with darker tips.

Markings: Common, chocolate, maroon, red, blue, lilac, fawn cream, common Tortoiseshell, chocolate tortoiseshell, chestnut tortoiseshell, blue tortoiseshell, lilac tortoiseshell, fawn tortoiseshell; silver tabby: same as solid and tortoiseshell.