It is one of the oldest breeds of cat and it resembles an ancient Egyptian cat.
Quick facts
Cat type: Crossbreed, Natural and Egyptian cat
Weight: weighs about 9-16 pounds
Height: About 13 inches
Color: Blue, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn and ruby. Lilacis the newer additions to the range of Abyssinian colors
Coat: It has a thick double coat with a neck ruff
Lifespan: 9-15 years
Ideal companion for:
- Families with children
- Singles with other pets
- Experienced cat owners
Breed’s Temperament
- Highly intelligent
- Active
- Eager
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Gentle with well-balanced temperament
- Attention-seeking
- Well-mannered
- Confidant
- Responsive
- Good with other children
- Good with other pets
Breed’s character
These are extremely loving and affectionate animals. They can happily sit on their owner slap. The cat and the owner can build a strong bond with one another. Abyssinian cat can build a strong bond with the family and it will yearn for them in case the family members are away.
People who want to own the Abyssinian cat should make sure that they are at home for majority of times. They become lonely if they left alone. Also make sure that they have enough space to play and there is a perfect garden for them as Abyssinians love to climb.
Breed’s standards
- Head: Looks small and rounded
- Eyes: Large and expressive eyes
- Tails: Thick at the base and slim down towards the end
- Legs: Strong, supple bodies with long and elegant legs
- Hair: Medium length coat i.e. fine and smooth but strong to touch
Breed’s grooming
Short coat of Abyssinian is easy to maintain. Comb the hair with a stainless steel comb to remove the dead hair and keep the fur shiny. Trim the nails for every 10-14 days. To prevent periodontal disease, brush the cat’s teeth using the vet-approved toothpaste.
Breed’s health
Abyssinian cat can develop some kind of hereditary conditions like pyruvate kinase deficiency, which can cause anemia. This hereditary condition is caused by recessive gene.
