Siberian vs Somali Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Somali
Origins	Russia	Somalia
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Group	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	22	62
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Siberian vs Somali Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Somali cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or Somali cat?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Siberian and Somali coats?	Semi-long	Long Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted

Siberian vs Somali Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Somali?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Somali?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Siberian vs Somali Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Siberian 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, Siberian 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Siberian or Somali?	Curious	Mischievous
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Somali?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Somali?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Somali?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Somali?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Somali?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siberian or Somali?	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, Siberian or Somali?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Siberian vs Somali Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian

Siberian vs Somali Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Siberian cats live longer than Somali?	12-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Somali cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Somali?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Somali?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Siberian vs Somali Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Somali cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1500

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