Many cat lovers would like to have Abyssinian representatives. After all, they are not only attractive in appearance, but also have a wonderful character. Although even their innocent appearance and small size can not hide the habits that cats resemble wild animals.
Breed description
Abyssinian cat is a very ancient animal. The first representatives of this breed appeared in Ethiopia. She was then called Abyssinia. In this country, these cats were considered sacred, they lived only in the chambers of the pharaohs. When they died, then cats were buried with them. Animals deserve this attitude due to its regal appearance, as well as grace in both their posture and behavior.
This breed of cats has a beautiful and muscular body, as well as long and slender legs, on which there are soft elongated pads. The tail is very long and mobile. Their neck is quite elegant, medium length. The head of such cats from above seems wedge-shaped. It has beautiful large ears, which in some animals may have small “tassels” at their ends.
However, a distinctive feature of the representatives of the Abyssinian breed are their eyes. They are almond shaped. Their look is very expressive due to the black stroke around the entire contour of the eye. The iris has an amber color.
Their fur is very thick and silky, moreover, it is quite tight to the body. On average, such cats weigh up to 4 kilograms. Their life expectancy is up to 18 years.
Their color is special, with alternating stripes of various shades (ticking). If we consider the standard color options, then there are only 4.
- Wild colorwhere all colors of ocher prevail, and double or triple ticking.
- Sorrel different red, almost red color, with brown stripes.
- Blue color. A distinctive feature of such cats is a gray shade with a pale blue ticking.
- Faun. The color of these cats is a bit like cocoa, with a beige ticking.
Main character traits
Although many people call this breed of cats regal, by their nature they are completely different. Like any other animal, an Abyssinian cat has its own characteristics.
disadvantages
Abyssinian cats are afraid of loneliness and therefore require increased attention and even some respect from their owners. Therefore, those who decided to start them must take this into account. Besides, they are subject to many diseases, which will require special attention to their state of health.
Advantages
This cat breed is distinguished by its mobility and sociability. They get along well with little kids. When playing with the kids, they will never release their claws. The same goes for other pets. The voice of the Abyssinians is very thin and quiet, respectively, they will not irritate their masters too much.
In addition, the pet is very sensitive to the mood of the person. If the cat sees that the owner is tired and wants to rest, then she just lies down and purrs gently, as if calming him. If the cat sees that the person is sad, he will run around, inviting him to play with him.
By their nature, these handsome men are quite curious and categorical. They like to explore everything, explore new places. But if they don’t like something, for example, the food bowl will be in the wrong place, they will immediately transfer it to where they see fit.
By their nature, they are quite mobile, so they can jump high, moving around cabinets.
Habits
The behavior of Abyssinian cats is a bit like the behavior of a dog. They are also faithful, affectionate and playful. Small kittens immediately become attached to their owners and practically do not leave them while they are in the house.
Even without training, they understand what is required of them, and do everything without delay. If guests come to the owners, they will not hide, but on the contrary, try to play with them. Abyssinian beauties are very fond of water procedures, which are different from other breeds of cats.
If we talk about cats, then despite their slightly larger sizes, they are distinguished by a more gentle character, therefore their habits are softer than that of cats.
Owner reviews
Almost all people who have already taken these beautiful animals to their homes speak positively of them. The following points are noted.
- Their affectionate and gentle nature.
- Too much activity.
- Their sensitivity. They require too much attention.
- Quick accustoming to the toilet, in some cases they do their job right in the toilet.
- Unpretentious in food. They can eat both special food for cats and the foods that humans eat.
However, it is necessary to note some discrepancies in their characteristics. For example, some of them get along badly with other pets that are in the house. Besides, they are very touchy and categorical. If you shout at them or do something wrong, they will take offense for a very long time, showing it with all their appearance. That is, do not respond and completely ignore the owners.
Some of the breeders also note that not all products can eat them, as the descriptions say. However, these are just separate judgments. And only by buying yourself such a handsome man, you can determine all of its characteristic features.
To summarize, we can only say that having brought such a pet to his house, one should expect that he will stick his nose everywhere, whether the owners like it or not. In addition, one must be prepared for his great activity and the complete absence of fear.
About the Abyssinian breed of cats, see below.
