The less common chocolate and lilac are not recognized in the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) breed standard but have been granted full champion status in The International Cat Association (TICA) and in the UK. Other variants have been introduced by outcrossing to the Burmese and other shorthaired breeds, notably blue (on a warm beige base) and fawn (on a softer creamy peach base). Sorrel (also called cinnamon or red), a lighter coppery base with chocolate brown ticking, is a unique mutation of this original pattern. The breed's original color standard is a warm deep reddish-brown base with black ticking, known as "usual" in the United Kingdom, "tawny" in Australia, and "ruddy" elsewhere. History Ī champion adult male showing the classic ruddy, or "usual", coat pattern Not a snuggly lap cat, Abyssinians are in constant motion, either exploring or playing. They do well in multi-cat households due to their social nature. They are a highly social breed and can be demanding of attention. Abys have a distinctive wildcat look with their ticked coat and large erect ears. Their dog-like characteristics also involve a particular sense of affection and desire for interaction. Personality-wise, the cats traditionally display active, curious attitudes in which they frequently follow owners around and encourage play. The breed's distinctive appearance, seeming long, lean and finely colored compared to other cats, has been analogized to that of human fashion models. ![]() Īlthough regarded as comparatively obscure in the past as a breed compared to others, the Abyssinian ranked in 2016 among the top five most popular breeds by The Cat Fancier Association and The International Cat Association. ![]() Its true origin - according to genetic studies - is likely to have been the coast of the Indian Ocean in parts of Southeast Asia, and its introduction to Abyssinia (and others) was through colonialists and merchants stopping through Calcutta. The source of the name is not because Ethiopia, formerly Abyssinia, is thought to be the original home of these cats, but because the first "Abyssinians" exhibited in shows in England were reported to have been imported to England from there. The Abyssinian / æ b ɪ ˈ s ɪ n i ən/ is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors.
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