Kitty Breeds: Somali KittensPosted by Sherrill House on January 29th, 2021 No one is completely sure how Somali kittens were first bred, but we all do are aware that they first appeared around World War II and are available from Abyssinians. Experts on cat breeds think that they come from Abyssinians having a recessive longhair gene. This was probably because of the loss of Abyssinians around that period which resulted in crossbreeding with the exact same long haired cats as a way to rebuild the Abyssinian breed. This is one of many kitty breeds which was also piled up accidentally when some Abyssinian breeders in different countries such as the United States and Canada got long haired kittens which they decided to dub Somali cats. As you can guess in the reputation Somali kittens, they appear just like a longhaired version with the Abyssinian. They share a good white fur around the bottom with their chins plus the appearance of wearing dark eyeliner. All Somali cats use a mark around the forehead that looks such as an "M." Because of these bushy tail and coloring and ears resembling that relating to foxes, in some ways Somalis look much more other animals than they do like other cat breeds. Like many kitty breeds, they have a medium build. You might worry that because with the long coat of Somali kittens they need lots of grooming, but luckily that is not true. They only need weekly brushing to maintain their coat healthy and unlike many kitty breeds, they don't shed much. YOURURL.com weigh 6 to 9 pounds and males in the breed weigh 10 to 12. While Somalis usually are not generally unhealthy, these are susceptible to dental conditions such as gingivitis so make sure to brush its teeth regularly in order to maintain healthy gums. This is among the cat breeds with one popular coat color (golden brown with black ticks) but some other color options that happen to be less frequent (you'll find 28 altogether). Somali cats are extremely energetic and athletic, loving to learn with their humans and with their toys (even fetching them). They are also among the intelligent cat breeds meaning they may be trained fairly easily although be suspicious of these strong will. Somali kittens are very curious, attentive and loving. They are also one of many kitty breeds that although loyal with their humans loves the organization of kids and other pets. They aren't very talkative but do enjoy kneading laps. Because of these personality, Somalis are perfect for all families when they've children or any other pets.Like it? Share it! More by this author |