Sokoke
Body TypeForeign
CoatShort
Weight3.5 kg
Life Span12-15
OriginKenya
TemperamentActive, Affectionate, Intelligent
Colors & PatternsBrown Marbled Tabby (wood grain pattern)
About the Sokoke
A rare natural breed from the Sokoke Forest region of coastal Kenya, where it lived beside Giriama villagers. The wood-grain marbled tabby pattern is unique. DNA studies show it is distinct from Western street cats. Agile, fast, and devoted to their people.
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