Reminiscent of ancient Egyptian cats, the Abyssinian breed has a long, arched neck, muscular body, big ears and almond-shaped eyes
Abyssinian Cat Breed
Lifespan
9 to 15 years
Color
Abyssinians have what is known as a “ticked” coat, which alternates light and dark bands of color on each hair shaft. The warmth glow of their coat resembles wild cats like cougars. The coat comes in four primary colors: ruddy brown, red, blue and fawn. Some associations permit additional colors, however.
Size
Small to medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 6 to 8 pounds
Characteristics
The Abyssinian has a wedge-shaped, yet rounded head with broad ears and almond-shaped eyes in shades of gold or green. Her body is muscular and athletic, but slim, and supported by fine-boned legs.
Shedding
Weekly grooming is sufficient to maintain your Aby’s coat, but you may need more frequent brushing and bathing during shedding seasons to remove the loose hair faster.
