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SOKOKE

THIS CAT HAS A PEACEFUL NATURE BUT IS POSSESSIVE OF HOME AND FAMILY

Place of origin Kenya A native of the coastal Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Kenya, Eyes outlined
with black
Date of origin 1970s (modern this spectacular tabby was discovered in the late 1970s, when
breed)
a British Kenyan resident adopted two feral kittens with
Breed registries FIFe, TICA
distinctive markings and used them for breeding. Sokokes
Weight range 8–14lb
(3.5–6.5kg) were later imported to Europe and the US, and new bloodlines
Grooming were introduced in the 21st century. The modern Sokoke
combines the traits of what are known as the Old and New
Lines. These cats develop close family bonds, and some
Colors and patterns have a natural talent for communicating vocally with
Ticked brown tabby
only. their owners. They remain fairly active beyond
kittenhood and enjoy playing games.
Prominent
whisker pads
Large,
broad-based,
upright ears
Classic tabby
pattern on coat is
blurred by ticking

Long, slender,
fine-boned legs

Skull almost
flat at top
Black tip
to tail

Long, whippy
tail has
firm feel

Chinstrap
marking on
throat

Long hindlegs
give a tiptoe gait