This article possibly contains original research. (June 2016) |
Somali | |
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Common nicknames | Fox cat; long-haired Abyssinian |
Breed standards | |
CFA | standard |
FIFe | standard |
TICA | standard |
ACF | standard |
ACFA/CAA | standard |
CCA-AFC | standard |
GCCF | standard |
Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
The Somali cat is genetically similar to the Abyssinian cat. Due to inheriting 2 copies of the recessive gene for long hair, they have a characteristic luscious coat, unlike their cousin the Abyssinian.