Somali

Size:

Medium

Weight:

8 - 12 lbs

Coat Length:

Medium, soft and fine

Color:

Various colors, some with silver tipping.

Environment:

An extremely energetic and playful breed, the Somali does best with an assortment of toys. An indoor cat that could use a companion if its owner spends days at work or school. 

Life Span:

11 - 16 years

Origin:

United States

Health Concerns:

The Somali is succeptible to; early-onset periodontal disease, hyperesthesia syndrome, patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, pyruvate kinase deficiency, and renal amyloidosis.