The Abyssinian Cat is a domesticated cat breed that originated from the infamous Egyptian female kitten called Zula. Zula was taken by a British soldier from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, and brought to
. Zula then was bred with an English tabby and the Abbies were born. This breed of cat has turned out to be one of the most popular shorthair breed cats in the
. There is a possiblity that there are even wild Abbies out there in
Abyssinians have a very unique looking coat. It’s ticked, and tawny. Tails and the paws show tabby markings, however the body must be free of these markings to qualify as an Abby breed.
The Abyssinian should have large almond-shaped green or gold eyes that show a fine dark line around them. Her ears are usually very large in appearance. The coat shows a warm golden color most of the time, but they can also be fawn or blue or cinnamon and red, even silver, gray and cream.
Abyssinians are known to be friendly and playful. Their high energy level makes them almost appear like a dog.
If you want alap cat, the Abby is not for you. Due to the high energy level, the cat is constantly occupied with physical activies such as playing, chasing, and exploring. But once they do settle down in your lap, they are the most loveable cats out there!
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