Abyssinian Cat
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Cat Facts:
Breed Type: Not confirmed, possibly man-made.
Body Type: Semi-elongated body
Coat Type: Shorthair
Size: Medium
Temperament: Abyssinians are high spirited and intelligent, inquisitive and loyal. They are soft-spoken, loving, personable, and likes to have alot of attention. They get along well with children and other pets but they are not a lap cat.
Colors: Lavender, blue, chocolate, black silver, fawn, sorrel ruddy and sorrel silver.
Origins:
Largely developed in England, the Abyssinian is believed to have originated from cross breeding an Egyptian female kitten called Zula and an English tabby. All Abyssinian in Europe, America and Australia are believed to have been descended from Zula.
The Abyssinian is one of the most popular short hair breeds in the USA and is also one of the oldest and accepted. The first Abyssinian registered in England dates back to the 1890s.
Breed Pros and Cons
Pros
- Loving and loyal
- Can be quite independent
Cons
- Tendency to not like to be restrained
- Can get bored and depressed without daily activity and attention
June 20, 2006 @ 8:04 pm
Markat said,
Now that’s a cute looking cat!
September 11, 2008 @ 10:01 pm
Kelly said,
Amazing cat! My baby, Chi, is the most loving, brave, sweetest, love you like nothing else, kiss your ear and tell you sweet pur stories. I rescued him from a dirty family member when he was maybe 3 weeks old. He was INFESTED with ear mites and fleas so bad the vet had seen nothing like it. They told us, he probably wouldn’t make it. He was too sick. We bathed him every day and did the best we could, feeding him from a kitten bottle. He lost his left eye, but pulled through. They dont like to be indoor cats, and love to adventure. Ours however IS an indoor baby and has escaped multiple times, and has made it back one way or another without being road kill on the busy street we live off of. I once found him at an Humane association, he was in with the sick cats that would not get a home, because of his eye. He eye hasnt been sewn, sometimes it looks a little runny but its ok.
Long story short. If you want a lover cat whose loyal, this is your cat!