Personality
The Abyssinian or “Aby” as they are known, is an affectionate intelligent cat, extremely active and a cat that thrives on interaction and play. Their curious nature can make them quite mischievous. They are also a very people-oriented cat, but not a lap cat: it doesn’t want to sit on you so much as play with you, or failing that, follow you around and help you out, whether its cleaning the house, making the bed or working in the garage. Nothing escapes the notice of this inquisitive cat, a quality that makes life with them endlessly entertaining. They often love to play fetch and will bring you a favorite toy to throw for them over and over again. The Abyssinian is the perfect choice for families with children as they love human company.
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The Ideal Companion
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Appearance
The Abyssinian is an extremely beautiful, short-haired cat with a graceful, athletic body. Its coat is soft and silky, lying close to the body and is 'agouti' ticked which gives the Abyssinian this rather special 'wild cat' look, much like a cougar or mountain lion. They have notably expressive eyes, which are almond shaped, and are gold, hazel or green.
Abyssinians resemble the paintings and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats, which portray a regal feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, pointed face and large ears. Zula, the so-called "first Abyssinian"
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Colours
The breed's original standard colour is a rich golden brown ticked with black or dark brown, known as Tawny (Ruddy). Cinnamon (Sorrel), a rich copper-red distinctly ticked with chocolate brown, is a unique mutation of this original pattern. Colours such as Blue (on a warm beige base) and Fawn (on a softer cream base) are widely available.
Other less common colours such as Chocolate, Lilac, Red, Cream and Torties, and the Silver varieties are also available. |
Blue
Soft blue, ticked with deeper blue, with pale cream or oatmeal undercoat.
Fawn
Warm fawn with powdered effect ticked with deeper shades of the same colour, with pale fawn undercoat.
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Tawny (Ruddy)
Rich golden brown ticked with black or dark brown, with apricot-brown undercoat.
Chocolate
Coppery brown ticked with dark chocolate brown, with paler chocolate undercoat.
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Cinnamon
Rich copper-red distinctly ticked with chocolate brown. Hair tips to be darkest, with apricot undercoat, clear to the roots.
Lilac
Warm pinkish mushroom with powdered effect ticked with a deeper shade of the same colour, with oatmeal undercoat.
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