However, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) only recognizes Somalis with red, ruddy, fawn, and blue coat colors. Regarding the size of Somali cats, the males are bigger and heavier than the females.

Somali cats are overlooked, and it's almost criminal. They are so cute it's a little unfair, and they have the most stunning eyes. They come in a bunch of colors, and depending on their exact coat, ...

including ruddy (reddish-brown with black ticking), sorrel (copper-red with chocolate-brown ticking), blue, fawn, and silver variants. The final color intensity and ticking often fully develop only by ...