The Abyssinian's body is of medium length, lithe, with well-developed muscles. The legs are slender in proportion to the body, with a fine bone structure. The paws are small and oval. The Abyssinian has a fairly long tail, broad at the base and tapering to a point. The head is broad and moderately wedge-shaped, with almond-shaped eyes that can be gold, green, hazel or copper. The nose and chin usually form a straight vertical line when viewed in profile. Their alert, relatively large ears are broad and cupped at the base, and moderately pointed at the tips, where tuffs of hair commonly seen. Large ear tuffs are viewed as a must for show breeds. An M-shaped marking is sometimes found in the fur on the forehead.
Cat facts | | Breed: | Abyssinian |
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| Country Origin: | Egypt |
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| Size: | Medium |
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| Height: | Medium |
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| Weight: | Muscular |
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| Family Friendly: | Yes |
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| Grooming: | No |
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| Allergy: | No |
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