Somali — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Somali — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Somali is a medium to large cat with firm, muscular, lithe development and an even, easy-to-handle disposition.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is long and ticked, with distinct even bands of dark colour contrasting lighter bands on each hair.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Four colours are accepted; any other colour is disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are gold or green, the richer the better.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body shows substantial boning and powerful musculature.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include a white locket or groin spot, white elsewhere on the body, skeletal abnormality, wrong-coloured paw pads or nose leather, an unbroken necklace, incorrect toe count and tail kinks.