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Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali" Compare Nebelung and Serengeti. Which is better: Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
 
 
 
Name Nebelung Serengeti Somali
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Somalia flagSomalia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank402862
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Longhaired Russian Blue Serengeti Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian
Price
Which one is cheaper, Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali cat?
$600 to $1200 $600 to $2,500 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available No data available

Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI No data available
Body Type Semi-foreign
Nebelung have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Semi-foreign
Serengeti have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Semi-foreign
Somali have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Eye Color Green Gold
Green 		No data available
Hair Color and Pattern Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen. Spotted coat pattern; colours include gold or yellow with solid black spots, silver with black spots, and black smoke. No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Nebelung, Serengeti and Somali coats?
Long Short, Smooth, Sleek, Silk Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Muscular Slender
Head Shape Oval Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, shy and gentle Long, active and alert Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct Moderate High Moderate
Protection Instincts Moderate High Moderate
Climbing Ability Moderate High High
Jumping Ability Moderate Excellent Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Poor Moderate

Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, wet food Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity High Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
11-16 years 10-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali cat?
The Nebelung cat has an average energy level.
The Serengeti cat has a very high energy level.
The Somali cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
No
Nebelung cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Serengeti cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity 		Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and shy meows Loud and active meows Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, gentle and social Good, social and playful Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression Shy and gentle Wild-looking and active Active and playful
Tail Behavior Shy and gentle tail movements Wild-looking and active tail movements Active and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate High Moderate
Territoriality Moderate High Moderate
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands Moderate High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate High High
Curiosity Moderate High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Nebelung are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Serengeti are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Nebelung cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Average Trainability: Serengeti cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Challenging to Train: Somali cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Gentle Playful, Devoted, Loving Mischievous
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Nebelung cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Serengeti cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali?
High: Nebelung cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Average to High: Serengeti cats are highly affectionate cats.
High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Serengeti cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well with dogs.
Serengeti cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali?
Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Serengeti is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Nebelung vs Serengeti vs Somali Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Low Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Nebelung cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Serengeti coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Somali cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Nebelung or Serengeti or Somali?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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