From the trees of Kenya

Khadzonzos have long inhabited the forests of Kenya’s Sokoke district. Spending their time in trees, they are voracious insect hunters. In the 1970s, Jeni Slater, an Englishwoman living in Kenya, adopted a female cat and her kittens, the origin of the breed. Canadian native Gloria Moldrup, a friend of Slater, first brought two kittens back to Denmark, then began importing them regularly around 1980. All her cats came from Jeni Slater’s cattery. Moldrup started a breeding program with other breeders.
In 1983, the breed was named the African Shorthair. It was officially recognized first in Denmark in 1992, then in other countries. The F.I.Fe. approved it in 1993.
Internationally, it received the name Sokoke. It is extremely rare.

Characteristics

This active, lively, independent cat is a very good climber and swimmer.
He is sociable with other cats and with dogs. Gentle and affectionate, he makes a good companion.
He can adapt to apartment life, but he needs space and therefore appreciates a yard.

Weekly brushing is enough to maintain his coat