The Sokoke is one of the rarest domestic cat breeds in the world, originating from the Arabuko-Sokoke forest in Kenya. Discovered in the late 1970s from a feral population, Sokokes have a distinctive modified tabby pattern called African tabby. They are active, agile, and have a wild character that requires experienced cat owners.
My Sokoke is reserved with strangers but her bond with our family is deep and real. She follows us, seeks contact on her schedule, and is genuinely attached. It took patience to build the relationship but the reward is a deeply bonded companion who has chosen us with intention. Her trust once earned…
Read full review →My Sokoke's coat pattern is genuinely unlike anything I have seen. The African tabby has a characteristic woody appearance that is stunning. She is athletic and engaged and has a quality that feels ancient and authentic. She is not an easy cat but she is a remarkable one. For an experienced cat owne…
Read full review →My Sokoke has an energy and presence that feels slightly wild. He moves with a quickness and certainty that is different from other breeds. He is bonded to our family but reserved with strangers. He is active and needs space and stimulation. With the right environment and committed owners he is a fa…
Read full review →My Sokoke is one of the rarest cats in the world and owning her feels like a genuine privilege. Her African tabby pattern is unlike any other cat's markings. She is active and engaging, more wild-feeling than most domestic breeds. She is reserved with strangers but deeply bonded to my household. She…
Read full review →The two years it took me to find a Sokoke was completely worth it. She is everything I hoped for, rare, beautiful, wild-feeling, and genuinely bonded to me. She is the most extraordinary cat I have ever owned. I urge anyone drawn to this breed to persist in their search. The reward is a companion un…
Read full review →My Sokoke has been remarkably healthy in five years. The natural gene pool from the Arabuko-Sokoke forest population contributes to genuine hybrid vigour. She is robust and vital and shows none of the health issues that can affect more intensively bred breeds. Her health is one of the great practica…
Read full review →My Sokoke feels like a connection to something ancient and wild. She came from breeding lines that trace to feral cats in a Kenyan forest. She carries that history in her movement and her spirit. She is a genuine domestic cat but with a depth and authenticity that purpose-bred cats sometimes lack. S…
Read full review →The search for my Sokoke took over two years and eventually required importing from Scandinavia where most breeding programmes exist. The breed is critically rare and the process of finding a responsible breeder was extended and expensive. The cat herself is wonderful but new owners should be fully …
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