Breed traitsThe Somali personality: everyday life with the “fox cat”
Playful, sociable and very clever: what Somalis are like at home, how they compare with Abyssinians, how much attention they need and who they suit.
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Breed traitsWhy the Somali is longhaired: the breed's story and the long-hair gene
How fluffy kittens appeared among Abyssinians, what a recessive long-hair gene means, and why a Somali's coat only fully develops at 18 months to two years.
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Breed traitsMyths about the Somali cat: what's true and what isn't
A “faulty Abyssinian”, a cat from Somalia, endless mats? We look at common claims about Somalis and explain what is actually true.
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CareGrooming a Somali: the ruff, the breeches and the fox tail
How much time a Somali's semi-long coat takes, which tools you need, how to comb the tricky areas and what to do during the moulting season.
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Preparing your homeA home for a Somali: space, play and safety for an active cat
How to set up a home for an energetic “fox cat”: vertical space, work for paws and brain, and safe windows, cupboards and water.
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