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Whisky, the Abyssinian at at 6 months old.
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Description |
This elegant and flexible, medium sized cat closely
resembles the cats of the ancient Egyptians. Adult Abyssinian are lithe,
hard and muscular with all physical elements of the cat in proportion. The
tail is medium length, broad at the base and tapered, with kinks. The legs
are slender elegant, and moderately long. |
Coat |
The coat is short, silky, dense and resilient,
with a unique ticking of 2 or more dark bands, giving it a warm glow. |
Colors and Patterns |
Colors include ruby, red, fawn, and blue. In
addition the TICA also recognizes sorrel silver, blue silver and fawn silver.
One of the newer additions to the range of Abyssinian colors, the lilac is the
dilute shade of the chocolate. Both colors were introduced through
outcrosses to Oriental cats in the 1970's, and they are still not accepted by
the more traditional registries. The eyes are gold , hazel or green. |
Temperament |
Highly intelligent, active, eager and
inquisitive. Gentle with a well balanced temperament. This attention
seeking, curious cat shows a great interest in its surroundings.
Well-mannered and confidant, it is responsive and will love to play spontaneous
little games. |
Weight |
9-16 pounds (4-7.5kg.) |
Health Problems |
- |
Living Conditions |
Can withstand moderate climates. |
Grooming |
Little grooming needed. |
Origin |
This is one of the oldest known cat breeds. It
looks like the old paintings and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats. Its
exact origin is uncertain, but the early specimens of the breed were taken to
Britain by soldiers retuning from the Abyssinian War in 1868. They were
first recognized in Britain in 1882 and although they were first exhibited in
the U.S. in 1909 they were not recognized as a separate breed until1986.
The foundation of today's breeding program is from several top-quality
Abyssinians that arrived in North America from England in the late 1930s. |
Outcross Breeds |
None |
Recognition |
TICA |
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| TICA = International Cat Association |
Oscar, the Abyssinian kitten at 3 months.
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