Many cat lovers are not averse to having themselves Abyssinian representatives. After all, they are not only attractive in appearance, but also have a beautiful character. Although even their innocent appearance and small size can not hide the habits that cats resemble wild animals.
Breed description
The Abyssinian is a very ancient animal. The first of the 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, cats were also buried with them. Animals deserve this attitude due to their royal mind, 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, which have soft elongated pads. The tail is very long and moving. Their neck is quite elegant, of medium length. The head of such cats from above seems wedge-shaped. There are beautiful big ears on it, which in some animals may have small “tassels” on their tips.
However, the distinctive feature of the representatives of the Abyssinian breed are their eyes. They are almond-shaped. Their look is very expressive thanks to the black stroke around the entire contour of the eye. The iris has an amber color.
Their fur is very thick and silky, besides 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 ocher colors and double or triple ticking prevail.
- Sorrel different red, almost red color, with brown stripes.
- Blue color. A distinctive feature of these cats is a gray tint with 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 a royal cat, by their nature they are completely different. Like any other animal, the Abyssinian cat has its own characteristics.
disadvantages
Abyssinian cats are afraid of loneliness and therefore require greater attention and even some respect from their masters. Therefore, those who decided to start them, it is necessary to take this into account. Besides, they are subject to many diseases, which will require special attention to their health condition.
Virtues
This breed of cats is distinguished by its mobility and sociability. They get along well with little children. Playing with the kids, they will never let go of their claws. The same applies to other pets. The voice of the Abyssinians is very thin and quiet, respectively, they will not annoy their masters too much.
In addition, the pet is very sensitive to the mood of a person. If the cat sees that the owner is tired and wants to rest, she will just lie down next to her and purr gently, as if calming him down. If the cat sees that the person is sad, he will run around, inviting him to play with him.
By their nature, these beauties are rather curious and categorical. They love to explore everything, learn new places. But if they do not like something, for example, a bowl for food 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 through the cabinets.
Habits
The behavior of the Abyssinian cats a bit like the habits of a dog. They are also loyal, affectionate and playful. Small kittens immediately become attached to their owners and practically do not move away from them while they are in the house.
Even without training, they understand what is required of them, and they do everything without delay. If guests have come to the hosts, they will not hide, but on the contrary, they will try to play with them. Abyssinian beauties are very fond of water procedures than they differ from other breeds of cats.
If we talk about cats, despite the slightly larger sizes, they have a more gentle character, therefore, their habits are softer than those of cats.
Owner reviews
Almost all the people who have already taken these beautiful animals to their homes speak positively about them. The following points are noted.
- Their affectionate and gentle nature.
- Too much activity.
- Their sensitivity. They require too much attention.
- Quick toilet training, in some cases they do their business right down the toilet.
- Unpretentious food. They can eat both special cat food and food that man eats.
However, it is necessary to note some discrepancies in their characteristics. For example, some of them do not get along well with other pets in the house. Besides, they are very touchy and categorical. If you shout at them or do something wrong, they will be offended for a very long time, showing it with all their looks. That is, do not respond and completely ignore the owners.
Some of the breeders also note that they can eat far from all products, as it is stated in the descriptions. However, these are just separate judgments. And just buying yourself such a handsome man, you can determine all of its characteristic features.
Summing up, one can only say that by bringing such a pet to his house, one can 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.
On the Abyssinian cat breed, see below.
