Eyes accented by dark lid skin, encircled by light colored area. Above each eye a short dark vertical pencil stroke with a dark pencil line continuing from the upper lid toward the ear. Rib cage is rounded. Back is slightly arched giving the appearance of a cat about to spring. Flank level without a tuck-up.
Conformation strikes a medium between extremes of cobby and svelte lengthy types.
In proportion to torso. When standing the Somali gives the impression of being nimble and quick. Toes, five in front and four behind. Having a full brush, thick at the base and slightly tapering. Length in balance with torso.