Abyssinian Cat

Cat heritage is often an important aspect in cat breeding. Knowing the lineage of a pedigree will inform the keeper of certain requirements, potential illness and other characteristics that even shape a cats behavioural tendencies. Tracking a cat’s gene pool and backdating into history is not always an easy task. Often historical recollection is scattered and amiss, leading to many mysteries and missing links. One of the most famous historical cats that still sits in society today is known as the Abyssinian cat. This cat has seen reference throughout the passage of time and has even seen presence in the history of ancient Egypt. For those that have travelled around the African continent, it may be known that the name “Abyssinian” originates from Ethiopia. This can has seen historical prominence across time and has seen cross breeding on a global scale.

The Abyssinian comes in various colours and resides in the shorthair family. The shorter coat length makes it a viable option for carers wanting a cat that isn’t grooming intensive. The most simplest yet regular grooming regime will go a long way in maintaining a beautiful looking Abyssinian coat. The form of this cat are uncanny to the traditional tabby with a unique pointing and shades of colours. This could be attributed to the repetitive interaction between both breeds throughout history. It’s thought that travellers, predominantly from Europe were partly responsible for the introduction and mixing of these cats. The breeding of the tabby and Abyssinian created a stable gene pool that gave rise to a cat that merged both characteristics to give an aesthetically pleasing hybrid.

Abyssinian cats posses wide eyes that will glimmer brightly in the darkness. The pupils are normally wide and rounded and will be a number of colours. Typically, the colour the eyes will be green or a shade of bronze or brown. Any of the colour pointed coats of this type of cat will be complimented by the cats eye colour. Their fur is often densely packed towards the skin but maintains a crisp and firm texture throughout. New owners will enjoy the interaction and level of intellect that the Abyssinian exhibits. The long lasting bond that forms between cat and carer will eventually evolve into a strong bond of loyalty and independence.