The Somali cat breed, also known as the Fox Cat or the Longhaired Abyssinian, is a breed of cat that is famous for its distinctive look, superior intelligence, and playful, loving, personality. The Somali has a medium to large body size, but they have a very sleek and slender athletic build. The cat breed's long and extremely soft fur does not shed much. Instead, this breed blows their coat once or twice a year.