Somali cats have a fierce and serious appearance, but their personalities are gentle and lovely. Breeders should not think that they are cats with a temper just because of their appearance. They have high IQs, can understand the instructions of their owners, have tight body muscles and strong mobility. They like to go out and can find their way home by themselves. The hair of a Somali cat grows as it grows. It is short-haired at birth and long-haired as an adult.