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Long-haired Abyssinian. Bushy tail and gorgeous ticked coat. Curious and playful; called 'fox cat.'
The Somali is a long-haired variety of the Abyssinian cat, developed in the 1960s and 1970s from longhaired kittens occasionally appearing in Abyssinian litters. Canadian and American breeders selectively developed the variety into a distinct breed. The name "Somali" was chosen as Somalia borders Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), the ancestral homeland of the Abyssinian. Somalis share the Abyssinian's ticked coat pattern and lithe, muscular build, but with a semi-long, silky coat and a bushy, fox-like tail. They are highly active, intelligent, and social cats.
Origem
Canada and United States (ancestral origin: Ethiopia)
Expectativa de vida
12-14 years
Tamanho
Weight 3-5kg
Temperatura
18〜28℃
High-protein complete food. Adjust portions to activity level.
Active, curious, and playful. Intelligent and loves being with family.
High exercise needs. Cat trees and interactive toys essential.
Semi-long ticked coat. Brush 2-3 times weekly.
United States (long-haired Abyssinian variant)
Watch for PRA and renal amyloidosis. Sensitive to boredom.
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Somali é 18〜28℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Somali é 12-14 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Somali normalmente atinge Weight 3-5kg quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Somali se alimenta de: High-protein complete food. Adjust portions to activity level.. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Somali varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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