 In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about Somali cats. An active, playful cat, the Somali is very social and enjoys interacting with people and other cats. Somalis are active enough generally to keep their weight under control if given enough space to jump and climb. The Somali is a medium-sized hat with a long body and nicely developed muscles. The Somali is moderate looking at all aspects with smooth planes on her head. She has a gentle dip in the triangular head. Her rather large ears sit tilted forward giving her an alert, a wear look as if she is always paying attention to everything. The eyes, which look large in the face, show the alertness and intelligence inherent in the breed. The Somali is essentially the long-haired version of the Abyssinian. The Abyssinian was developed in Great Britain from a cat brought into that country by Lord Robert Napier, following a military expedition to Abyssinia. The cat Lord Napier brought to Britain was named Zulu, and he was the foundation of the beautiful breed known today as the Abyssinian, as well as the Somali breed. The unique ticking pattern on the coat of the Abyssinian reminded people of the camouflage pattern on the coat of the wild rabbit. In order to perpetuate this, Zulu was bred to random bred cats that carried a similar look to their coat and the Abyssinian breed was created. If wild looks and a curious nature are the keys to your heart then prepare to be won over by the stunning Somali cat. 1. Somali cats look a bit like foxes. The bushy tail, lion-esque rough around her neck and furry breeches give the Somali cat the wild look of a fox, but the breed is actually as simple as this, a long-haired version of the Abyssinian. The coat on the Somali is full with exaggerated tufts of hair in the ears. The fur is soft without being woolly and the tail is fluffy like a fox's tail. The coloring of the Somali is special. The majority of the fur has bands of color on each individual hair, with the coat looking darker along the spine line. The color on the body softens, and lightens under the neck, and the underside of the cat and the insides of the legs. She has a wild look about her, but is not at all extreme except in the color of the fur which carries bands of color giving her a richness and depth not seen in other breeds. 2. All about that Somali coat. The tick bands alternating from light to dark, give the Somali cat an ethereal, glowing appearance that is hard to tear your eyes away from. Seen in four recognized colors, blue, ruddy, fawn and red, the ticked fur on the back and tail correspond with the lighter shade seen on the Somali's underside to give her that lit from within glow. 3. Expect easy grooming with a Somali cat. It might look like the Somali cat has a high maintenance grooming routine, but she's actually pretty easy breezy when it comes to keeping that fur in tip-top shape. Weekly brushing makes her shine, while regular nail trims keep her toes, which feature tufts of fur in between, perfectly manicured. 4. The power of Somali cat paws. Aside from featuring cute clumps of fur between each toe, those paws also have a unique ability, they can hold objects and food in them like a monkey, open cabinets and cupboards with ease, and even turn on the faucet for a bit of water play. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out, BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife, to get 20% off. 5. Somali cats love to make mischief. The Somali cat is a breed that seemingly never sleeps, a character trait that makes her endlessly entertaining. She notices everything and feels compelled to be in the thick of things, meaning she's forever underfoot or overhead. Cooking in the kitchen? She'll perchatop the refrigerator to supervise your meal prep. Getting ready to take a shower? She'll position herself next to the sink, turn on the faucet and create a puddle to splash in. Working at the computer? You'll find her sitting on your desk, ready to swipe at your fingers as they type away at the keyboard. 6. Somali cats warm up fast. Obviously, the Somali cat adores her humans, and that includes humans of all ages. She's a huge fan of children, as they tend to match her activity, energy and curiosity levels, but she also thrives with dogs and other cats, especially Abyssinians or fellow Somalis who easily keep pace with her antics. 7. Playing with a Somali cat. You can't fault a feline for being active, but the Somali cat takes active to a whole other level. This is a breed that would play 24-7, if able. Aside from being beautiful, the Somali is incredibly brainy, so puzzle games and toys never fail to please. Though satisfied with playing with items readily found around the house, such as crumpled paper, boxes and bags, and bottle caps, the Somali does thrive on lasers and cat wands. And if you throw a cat tree or two in the mix, better still. 8. Somali cats love heights. The Somali cat is most at home up high. She lives for heights that allow her to see everything so she doesn't miss a thing. A few ceiling-scraping cat trees will thrill her, but if you don't have the space, she'll find a sky-high perch that pleases her. Trust us. 9. Leaving a Somali cat at home. You can leave a Somali cat home alone, but it would be at your own risk. You see, the Somali requires quite a bit of attention. And, if not human attention, she needs a furry companion. Without someone, other animal, child, or adult, to interact with throughout the day, prepare to return to a house that has been turned upside down in search of fun. 10. Somali cats love a game of fetch. The Somali cat loves retrieving objects canine-style, so human beware, if you teach her how to fetch, be prepared for the game to go on and on and on. 11. Personality. The Somali is an active cat who loves to jump and play. In spite of that, she is an easy cat to have in your home. Somalis love people and other animals. Somalis are social cats and like to have some company. This company can be provided by another cat or when people are not at home. They will play with their own toys for hours, but also enjoy a good period of time of interactive play with their parents. Somalis will talk in their soft, quiet voice. 12. Living with. The Somali is loving and affectionate and loves to spend time with her parent. While the Somali is a long-haired cat, the coat is easy to care for since it is not woolly. A daily brushing as part of playtime will keep the Somalis' coat soft and silky. She will reward her groomer with a loving purr. Somalis are active cats, and generally will keep their weight under control with compensating exercise. They should have some high perches and cat trees available so they can jump and climb. Some of the kittens born in the Abyssinian litter seem to be long-haired. Since long hair was not a trait desirable in Abyssinians, the long-haired kittens born were altered and placed as pets. The beautiful tick coat can be seen on the Somali just as it can on the Abyssinian. Thanks to her unique look, lovely personality, and her easy care, the Somali quickly became popular. If you enjoyed this video, kindly press the like button. Also don't forget to subscribe with notifications on, so that you don't miss out on videos like this. Thank you for watching.