The Salmiak Cat of Finland
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189944)
Boise, Idaho
August 23, 2025 2:01pm CST
This is an interesting cat. Very different from the ones we are used to. These cats have a genetic signature never before seen in felines.
Usually cats come in two colors: Black and orange. There are some that the colors combine or fade making grays and some other colors. But the Salmiak is different. They shimmer with black hairs that fade to white at the tips. This creates a frosted, smoky look. Their tails often end in white. Their bellies and paws stay clean and pale, like a classic tuxedo, but the rest looks sprinkled with ash.
The picture is from outlookindia.com
9 people like this
7 responses
@Deepizzaguy (122276)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Aug
Most cats that I know are either black, orange, white or a combination of the colors that I have mentioned.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (169538)
• United States
23 Aug
Suck interesting markings on his face, too.
1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
24 Aug
Ooo never knew of him..isn't he lovely?

1 person likes this
@celticeagle (189944)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Aug
I have never seen one like this. I think they are cool looking.
1 person likes this
@sallypup (69217)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Aug
Fascinating. And handsome. My Peter has some different genetics because he looks like a Snowshoe Siamese mix- white and black like a Tuxedo cat but blue eyes and Siamese mask. Brown on his body, too. Every time Dennis the neighbor sees Peter he yells: "That's a beautiful cat!!"
@celticeagle (189944)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Aug
Oh, those Siamese cats are mean. I had one and it was always scratching me for no reason. Peter sounds like an interesting mix.
1 person likes this
@sallypup (69217)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Aug
@celticeagle How weird about your Siamese cat. I'm sorry that you had that experience. Peter isn't at all mean though he likes to lick and nibble. Beau Teak, traditional looking Siamese, sleeps by my face most nights,
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (189944)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Aug
@sallypup ......the Siamese I had i think needed a playmate.
1 person likes this

@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug
And apparently 'salmiak' comes for the Finnish for 'salty liquorice'.









