Abyssinian Cat

The Abyssinian cat is a medium sized with a triangular face, large pointed ears, lean body, and long tail. The almond-shaped eyes are hazel to orange, and the fine, short haired coat ranges from light brown to silver. Each hair is ticked with darker brown, or black. The tail and ears are darker toward the tip. The red Abyssinian is a recognized breed.

Despite its name, the Abyssinian probably originated in the upper Nile Valley and may be the closest living relative of the scared cat of ancient Egypt. It differs from many cats its that it enjoys playing with water.

The Abyssinian cat, a short haired domestic breed, is believed to be related to the cats depicted in ancient Egyptian art.

Silver Abyssinians are a separate group among the breed. Although this color has been in existence for decades and is very attractive, it is not recognized by the Cat Fanciers' Association, the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. In Silvers the undercoat is always a pure silvery white. The markings include black, blue, warm dark cream and cinnamon. Good Silver Abyssinians are difficult to breed because they sometimes have undesirable tan patches in the coat. In addition to this, any spots in the coat show up more clearly on a silver coat.

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