Sokoke ~ Brown Classic Tabby White
Sokoke ~ Brown Classic Tabby White
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Sokoke ~ Brown Classic Tabby White
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Sokoke ~ Brown Classic Tabby White
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| From the trees of Kenya Khadzonzos have long inhabited the forests of Kenya's Sokoke district. Spending their time in trees, they are voracious insect hunters. In the 1970s, Jeni Slater, an Englishwoman living in Kenya, adopted a female cat and her kittens, the origin of the breed. Canadian native Gloria Moldrup, a friend of Slater, first brought two kittens back to Denmark, then began importing them regularly around 1980. All her cats came from Jeni Slater's cattery. Moldrup started a breeding program with other breeders. In 1983, the breed was named the African Shorthair. It was officially recognized first in Denmark in 1992, then in other countries. The F.I.Fe. approved it in 1993. Internationally, it received the name Sokoke. It is still extremely rare. |
| Camouflaged coats, agile and athletic bodies, a unique self-confidence, and a high level of intelligence. It is active and quite talkative, having a strong voice, it is an independent cat but it much enjoys the company of its' humans. It is a proud and you can communicate at a high level using voice and and body language. |
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Head
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Appears small compared to body. Wedge-shaped. Nearly flat top of the skull. High, well-defined cheekbones. Nose moderately long, with a gentle concave curve. Strong, broad chin. Well-defined whisker pads. No whisker pinch. |
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Eyes
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Large, slightly almond-shaped, moderately spaced, slightly slanted toward the nose. Amber to light green. Outlined in the same color as the solid parts of the markings. |
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Ears
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Medium large; broad at the base. Tips slightly rounded. Tufts desirable on the tips. |
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Body
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Moderately long, svelte, very muscular. Solidly boned. Well-developed chest. |
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Paw
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Long, svelte, and very muscular. Forelegs are shorter than hind legs. Oval paws. |
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Tail
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Moderately long, thick at the base, tapering to the tip. |
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Coat
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Short hair, shiny but not silky, lying flat against the body. Little or no undercoat. Recognized color: brown blotched tabby, that is, brown or black marbled tabby with a somewhat darker base. The tip of the tail is always black. Each hair has alternating light and dark bands. |
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Fault
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Head too Oriental in type. Stop too pronounced. Whisker pinch. Body too stocky and lacking elegance. Disqualify: white locket or white markings anywhere on the body except the nostrils, chin, and throat. |
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Character
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This active, lively, independent cat is a very good climber and swimmer. He is sociable with other cats and with dogs. Gentle and affectionate, he makes a good companion. He can adapt to apartment life, but he needs space and therefore appreciates a yard. Weekly brushing is enough to maintain his coat. |
Sokoke ~ Brown Classic Tabby White