The Somali Cat Facts

Somali are a breed of domesticated cat that originated from Somalia. They have long, silky hair and are known for their gentle nature. These cats are also considered to be "the dog of the cat world" because they're so friendly with people and other animals.


Somali cats have a gentle, loving disposition.

Somali cats are friendly and loving, making them excellent companions. They're also easy to train, and they have a gentle disposition that makes them good with children as well. Somali cats enjoy playing with other pets, including dogs and birds of prey like eagles or hawks.

Somalis are not known for being aggressive toward people or other animals; in fact, this breed is known for its gentle nature a trait that's often attributed to their long-haired coats.


Somali are known as "the dog of the cat world."

Somalis are known as "the dog of the cat world." They have a gentle, loving disposition and can learn tricks quickly.

Somalis love to play fetch, which is why they're often used for agility training (a sport that combines mental and physical challenges).


A Somali's coat is medium long and silky to the touch.

The Somali's coat is medium-long and silky to the touch. It is not short or long, curly or straight, coarse or fine.

A Somali's coat can be any color you like as long as it's not orange.


It is not unusual for a Somali to weigh 15 pounds or more.

The Somali cat is a large, long-haired cat that was bred to be a show animal. They can weigh as much as 15 pounds or more, but are usually around 10 pounds.

This breed has been described as the "cat equivalent of megalomania" because of their size and appearance and yes, it's true: some people do think they're fat.


It is not unusual for a Somali to have blue eyes.

It is not unusual for a Somali to have blue eyes. Blue eyes are a genetic trait and can be found in other cat breeds as well, including the Siamese and the Ocicat.

Blue eyes are common in cats but they're not common in humans. It's possible that your Somali has inherited some of his blue-eyed gene from one of his parents, but it's more likely that he got it from both parents' side of the family tree.


Somali can be born with up to six kittens in a litter - but it's typical for there to be two or three.

  • How many kittens in a litter can vary

The average number of kittens per litter is 2-3.

  • How to tell if a kitten is male or female

Kittens that are born with only one ear, or no ears and have short hair on their heads, are likely to be males. Female cats tend to have longer fur than males and are often larger than their male counterparts too.

  • What to look for when checking up on your cat's health:

Somali make wonderful pets!

Somalis have a gentle, loving disposition and make wonderful pets. They are known as "the dog of the cat world."

Somalis have a medium long and silky coat that makes them easy to care for. It is not unusual for a Somali to weigh 15 pounds or more!

They are playful and affectionate with their owners but will require regular exercise because they do not get enough activity while indoors due to their active lifestyle outdoors in nature.

At the end of the day, you should know that Somalis are some of the best cats around. They have a gentle, loving disposition and make wonderful pets.

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