IDEAL FOR
- + Active owners who enjoy high-energy interactive play
- + People who prefer a low-maintenance grooming routine
- + Owners looking for an intelligent cat for deep bonding
WEIGHT
3 - 5.5KG
LIFESPAN
12 - 15YEARS
THINK TWICE IF
- - Owners who prefer a quiet, calm lap cat
- - People who are frequently away or lack time for active play
- - Homes with many fragile items in high places
MORPHOLOGY STUDY
HEALTH RISK ADVISORY
Gingivitis
Severity: Moderate
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
Severity: Moderate
The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive 'ticked' tabby coat.
CARE INDEX
GROOMING
SHEDDING
ACTIVITY
ECONOMICS & ORIGIN
PRICE RANGE
$800 - $2,000 (Cattery standard)
ORIGIN & BIOLOGY
Ethiopia (Abyssinia) / semi-foreign
SOCIAL COMPATIBILITY
KIDS
OTHER CATS
DOGS
STRANGERS
RECOMMENDED CARE ITEMS
Fine Slicker Brush
Perfect for maintaining the shine and health of their short coat
Tall Scratching Post
Satisfies their natural climbing and scratching instincts
IDENTIFICATION TIP
"Identical pattern to the Somali but with short hair; look for a leaner body and larger ears than most other shorthair breeds."
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q. Do they dislike being held?
A. Abyssinians love people but prefer interacting through play rather than sitting still. For them, love is expressed through shared activity.
Q. Do they really not shed?
A. Their short, close-lying coat sheds very little compared to other breeds, but it's not non-existent. A weekly light brushing is still recommended.
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
REFERENCES & SOURCES
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association)
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD →TICA (The International Cat Association)
TICA (The International Cat Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD
TICA (The International Cat Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD →* This guide describes general breed characteristics. For medical decisions, always consult a professional veterinarian.