Males

SGC Nightmagic Dark Shadow of Cedarwood
Ruddy Male Somali

CFA Ch Agilesomalis Shane of Cedarwood
Ruddy Male Somali at 6 months old
Photo by Helmi Flick

Triton of Cedarwood

Queens

QGC Nightmagic Crystal of Cedarwood
Blue Female Somali
TICA's 2011 20th Best Longhair Championship Cat, NE Region
& Best Blue Somali, NE Region
Photo by Helmi Flick

QGC Cedarwood Sunny D
Red Female Somali

DGC Cedarwood Lil Bunny Foo Foo
Ruddy Female Somali

Somali Cat History:

The long-haired cousin to the Abyssinian, the Somali cat's long, silky coat was at one time considered to be an undesirable trait by Abyssinian breeders, who took careful measures to ensure that it did not show up in their Aby litters.  In the 1960's, however, cat fanciers began to realize the exquisite beauty of the long-haired Abyssinian and soon the Somali—named after the country bordering "Abyssinia"—breed was born.

Somali Cat Character:

Somali cats are active, playful, intelligent, affectionate and lots of fun. They thrive on attention and make wonderful companions, putting the myth of the 'aloof cat' to rest. As beautiful as they are to look at with their expressive almond-shaped green to amber colored eyes and delicate markings, Somalis captivate their owners with their incredible charm, charisma and sense of humor. They remain kittenish throughout their lives and love to play and entertain you with their clownish antics. These happy, bright little creatures are sure to bring love, joy and cheer into the lives of those who are lucky enough to own them.

Somali Cat Appearance:

Somalis are medium to large cats with a well-proportioned, slender frame.  The coat is two to three inches long, but is easy to care for and seldom mats.  The Somali coat comes in beautiful shades of red, ruddy, blue and fawn.  Their lovely face is accentuated by markings that rival anything that could be achieved by a makeup artist, and they have an almost fox-like appearance, thanks to a full, fluffy tail, breeches and ruff.