The Somali cat is considered to be a longhaired cousin of the ancient Abyssinian, and its long and silky coat was at one time considered to be an undesirable trait among breeders who did their best to eliminate it from their breeding stock. In the i960s, however, cat fanciers began to appreciate the exquisite beauty of these creatures and the breed was born, named for Somalia, the country bordering Abyssinia. These well-proportioned, medium-sized cats are beautiful to look upon, and bear a strong resemblance to a small fox, with large ears, masked face, full ruff and very bushy tail. Lovers … Continue reading →