Abyssinian Cat Breed Info & Pictures

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Daily Meow | The Abyssinian is included in the type of tick or agouti, both terms used for cat fur type. His trademark is his smooth and colorful coat, which is a combination of several colors on each hair shaft. Each strand of hair has a dark ribbon, in contrast to a brightly colored band, and ends with a dark tip. It gives the cat its relapse appearance and makes it mesmerizing to be seen.

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The medium-sized Abyssinians, with well-developed muscles and walking gracefully. It also has a striking almond-shaped eye, which is gold or green in color.

PERSONALITY AND TEMPERAMENT

Despite being born beautiful, this cat is not for show. Courage, natural curiosity, and high spirits mark the Abyssinia. Not a cat that likes to be dealt with extensively. It has an independent mind but will insist on participating in every aspect of its owner's life. When you eat, it can also stick to your feet and be crumbed.


Active and playful, also known as a class clown, makes you laugh at all his cruelty. It likes to perch on your shoulders, crawl under the covers, and gravity into your lap when you least expect it. Maybe then release it from an imaginary object, or jump to the highest bookshelf.

Life is certainly never dull when you have an Abyssinian in your home. Even can entertain themselves for hours.

HEALTH AND CARE

The Abyssinian is a bundle of energy that hardens on the limit, getting its much-needed training by playing often. These cats often seek interaction with humans, tie through care and embrace with their owners.

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Although Abyssinians are usually healthy, they are prone to gingivitis and tooth decay. Therefore, proper dental care is essential for their well-being. Abyssinians can also suffer from amyloidosis, organ disease (kidney) that is considered hereditary.

HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The origin of Abyssinia remains shrouded in mystery. However, there is some evidence that ancient Egyptians worshiped cats: murals and sculptures, some as old as 4,000 years old, have a remarkable resemblance to today's Abyssinia.


Recent genetic studies have also revealed that today Abyssinian may be derived from a species found in Southeast Asia and on the Indian Ocean coast. Others show the Abyssinian look similar to the African wildcat, which is considered the ancestor of all domestic cats. Many breeders believe that the original Abyssinian line has gone extinct, and rewarded British breeders to re-create their species.

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The first documented abyssinian was Zula, described and physically detailed by Dr. William Gordon Stables from Scotland, in his book of 1876, Cats: Points and Characteristics, with Cat's Cat Curiosity, and Chapter on Lung Disease (London: Dean & Smith). When the British-led Abyssinian war in 1868 ended, Zula (named for the Abyssinian city, the expedition party built the harbor) joined the voyage from Abyssinia to England with the expedition leader Lieutenant General Sir Robert Napier and his crew.


While Britain no doubt played a major role in growing modern Abyssinians, their efforts were abolished by the destruction of World War II and they had to start again. One would conclude that most of the original Abyssinian traits had changed in the process, but even now they commanded the same respect and thought their descendants were in ancient Egypt.

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New in the 20th century Abyssinian known in the United States. First showcased in Boston, Mass in 1909, this type did not begin to show success until the 1930s. Even then the success was limited because many of his descendants who died young. In 1938, however, a red Abyssinian named Ras Seyum was imported into the U.S. from the UK. The cat attracts the attention of cat fans and its popularity leads to more British imports of its kind, followed by the successes of today's Abyssinia.