Abyssinian Cat

Abyssinian Cat was a cat bred in England and soon became a popular breed in Europe and America.
These cats are considered to be the most intelligent, highly curious, and energetic.

What’s in a name?

These friendly smart cats earned their name in the 19th century when British soldiers fighting in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) brought home kittens bought from local traders.

These are medium-sized cats that have dark, usually reddish-brown coats with distinctive ‘ticked patterns’ (dark and light shading).
They have almond-shaped eyes that are gold, green, hazel, or copper in colour and perky ears.
They have slender and fine-boned bodies and their triangular faces have M-shaped marks.
They explore their surroundings endlessly and seem to show absolutely no fear.
Since they love heights, they perch on the highest spots in the house.
They love bird-watching and have been known to befriend other cats, dogs, birds, and ferrets.

They enjoy human contact and tend to get upset if left alone and not given attention.
They get along best with children.
The Aby, as these cats are affectionately named, make lovely pets.
They are especially good at training people to do what they want!