You don’t have to like cat breeding or the cat breeds to appreciate the beauty of these cats. The Somali cat is certainly one of the best looking cat breeds. They are semi-longhaired Abyssinians with a silky double coat and … please continue reading
I have just bumped into this exceedingly rare (unique?) cat. I don’t know if this is a one-off cat; there are actually 2! This ‘male neuter’ was photographed by Helmi Flick in the summer of 2017. Helmi’s husband, Ken, liked … please continue reading
The Somali cat makes a fabulous subject for a great cat photographer as can be seen on this page. This is a long-haired Abyssinian cat with the same character as the Abyssinian but with a strikingly beautiful, silky, fox-like coat and plumed tail. please continue reading
Somali Cats are not rare. However they are slightly more rare than the mainstream purebred cats. I have a page on how rare the cat breeds are and I rated this cat 6/10 where 10 is the most rare. That … please continue reading
This is a popular cat photograph by Finn Frode, a regular visitor and contributor to PoC. He hasn’t been around lately but I remember his love of cats. I am not up-to-date with his current cat companions. He might leave … please continue reading
Click here to see visitors’ submissions Introduction The Somali is one of the most popular newer breeds7. I think that you’ll agree that this is a very handsome cat and one that looks a little familiar. At first sight Siennaman … please continue reading
by Sue (NY) My Somali cat is a wonderful, loving and people orientated cat! He walks on a leash, takes showers with me and always loves to kiss and give head-butts! He can open drawers and he even likes to … please continue reading
Somali and Turkish Angora cats have a family resemblance by Mary S (SW OH) We are owned by both a red Somali (look up Mittsnpaws Miromax – the internet is full of pictures from his show career) who absolutely ADORES … please continue reading
by Carol (Boston) I have a blue Somali kitten who is 7 months old. She is an absolute doll and the love of my life!! I love her to pieces. I took her to the vet for a well visit … please continue reading
by Stenia (Athens, Greece) Is this cat a Somali? Hello, I think that Somali cat’s are one of the most beautiful in the world. Unfortunately, Somali cats in Greece, where I live, it’s very rare… I had found a semi-long … please continue reading
