Facts about the Abyssinian cat

• The Abyssinian is one of the most popular breeds of shorthair cat in the United Sates.
• Nickname: "Abys"
• The real origins of the Abyssinian breed are uncertain.
• There are sources that wild 'Abyssinians' cats live in parts of North Africa today.
• The Abyssinian's eyes are almond shaped and colors include hazel, gold, copper, or green.
• The legs in the Abyssinian are slender in proportion to the body, with a fine bone structure.
• The very first cat to have its entire genome published was an Abyssinian named Cinnamon.
• Their coat is generally a warm golden color, but they can also be cinnamon, blue, fawn and red. The Abyssinian cat is also a Silver Abyssinian variant whose coat shows shades of white, cream and grey.
• Rare colours in Abyssinian cats include the Tortoiseshell, Cream, Chocolate and Lilac.
• Abyssinian cats are extroverted, playful, extremely active, willful and intelligent.
• Abyssinians adore toys and can play for hours with a favorite ball.
• These cats are described as very independent and intelligent.
• Abyssinians are sociable creatures that will get along well with humans and other pets.
• Abyssinians are not 'talkative cats' and have a soft purr.