The Abyssinian is one of the most popular breeds of shorthair cat in the United Sates.
Nickname: "Abys"
The real origins of the Abyssinian breed are uncertain.
There are sources that wild 'Abyssinians' cats live in parts of North Africa today.
The Abyssinian's eyes are almond shaped and colors include hazel, gold, copper, or green.
The legs in the Abyssinian are slender in proportion to the body, with a fine bone structure.
The very first cat to have its entire genome published was an Abyssinian named Cinnamon.
Their coat is generally a warm golden color, but they can also be cinnamon, blue, fawn and red. The Abyssinian cat is also a Silver Abyssinian variant whose coat shows shades of white, cream and grey.
Rare colours in Abyssinian cats include the Tortoiseshell, Cream, Chocolate and Lilac.
Abyssinian cats are extroverted, playful, extremely active, willful and intelligent.
Abyssinians adore toys and can play for hours with a favorite ball.
These cats are described as very independent and intelligent.
Abyssinians are sociable creatures that will get along well with humans and other pets.
Abyssinians are not 'talkative cats' and have a soft purr.
