Searching for a Abyssinian cat breeder with Abyssinian kittens for sale. Then first you should educate yourself about the Abyssinian breed before considering buying a Abyssinian kitten from an Abyssinian Cattery.
We have many listings from reputable Abyssinian Cat breeders from different states here in the US as well as other countries that sometimes have new litters of Abyssinian kittens for sale.
If you’re looking for a calm, docile, low-activity lap-cat, then move on ….the Abyssinian cat breed is not for you! But wait! If it’s a people-loving cat that you’re after, this highly intelligent cat may interest you.
Abyssinian cats are active, curious, strongly independent, extrovert, friendly and confident. They are always busy and on the move. Abys enjoy playing with their cat toys and keep themselves amused for hours. Despite their exuberance, Abyssinian cats can be loving, gentle and affectionate. Sociable, dislike being left alone and are devoted to their owners even to the point of being possessive. They prefer being in a household of adults and older children.
They are natural athletes, or should I say gymnasts and enjoy climbing their cat trees and of course every cupboard and shelf – very little is out of their reach! They are one of a few cats that love to participate in family activities and love the game of fetch – even if it means that you’re doing the fetching. They train their owners well!
This domestic cat breed enjoys the company of dogs and as they can be lead trained, this is an ideal opportunity to exercise your active friend as they do dislike being confined. The ideal setting for your Abyssinian cat is an enclosed yard where they can explore, hunt and exercise. Give them the space they desire.
One of the most distinctive features of the Abyssinian cat breed is their coat. The fur is short, shiny, lustrous, not soft and lies close to the skin. Their rich colored coat is described as ticked or agouti (a gene that causes each hair shaft to have alternating dark and light bands). Show cats should have no ticking on the inside of the legs, the throat or underside.
The most commonly accepted colors are Ruddy, Sorrel, Blue and Fawn. We will take a look at all the recognized Abyssinian Cats coat colors in detail on our pages that follow.
- The Abyssinian cat breed may have originated in Abyssinia (now known as Ethiopia). It is believed that the King of Abyssinia gave a litter of kittens to Ramses II of Egypt as Ramses was so enamored with this feline. (Or did it happen in the reverse?)
- Abyssinian cats resemble cats seen on murals and statuettes found in Ancient Egypt. It is believed that Abyssinians descended from the sacred cats found in Ancient Egypt.
- Another school of thought is based on genetic studies and suggests that the Abyssinian cat originated in Southern Asia (Sri Lanka, India) or Singapore. The cat then found its way to Africa and finally Britain via the trade routes of the time.
- It is documented that Sir Robert Napier brought a cat, with a ticked coat, (resembling the Abyssinian) back to Britain, from Abyssinia, after the war in 1868.
- Finally, some believe that the Abyssinian was in fact ‘developed’ in Britain by crossing various ticked-coat cats with British cats.
While browsing the site here looking for a Abyssinian kitten for sale and contacting the many Abyssinian Cat breeders please investigate all catteries thoroughly to make sure your purchasing a quality Abyssinian kitten from a reputable Abyssinian cat breeder.
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