Abyssinian
Facts:
« Date of Origin ~ Unknown
« Place of Origin ~ Unknown
« Came From ~ Unknown
Possibilities include: °Brought from Ethiopia
(Abyssinia) in 1868. - °Possibly developed in England in
the late 1800's. - °Current genetic studies believe it
is most possibly from the coast of the Indian Ocean and Southeast
Asia. Description:
The Abyssinian, or Abys as they are affectionately called
by their owners, are one of the oldest natural breeds. It bears
a striking resemblance to the cats worshipped by the Ancient
Egyptians.The almost translucent coat pattern of this
breed is due to a single gene, first noted
in the Abyssinian. The gene gives each hair several dark bands,
evenly dispersed on a lighter background, resulting in a "ticked" coat
pattern. Abyssinians ears sometimes have caracal-like tufts,
which add to their striking appearance.
Although often almost
silent, Abyssinians are active cats; they become attached
to their owners, and demand attention and play. They are natural
athletes, climbing and investigating anything available:
curtains,
people, or, if allowed out, fences and trees. Abys are also
very intelligent and train their people quickly.
Think Twice If: You
are living in a small apartment. Due to their spirited and
inquisitive nature, Abyssinians are not
good for small apartment living.
Hereditary Problems:
Retinal Atrophy, although more common in dogs,
is a blindness that can be inherited in this breed.
Weight Range: 9
- 17 Lbs. Life Span: 15
years or longer
Average Litter
Size: 4
Colors
& Patterns:
TICKED
TABBY:
« Ruddy
« Red
« Blue
« Fawn
Out Crosses:
None
Accepted Associations:
CFA, TICA, ACFA
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