Background
- Originated in Abyssinia (Ethiopia), hence its name
- Bred in Great Britain
- British soldiers in North Africa in the 19th century came back with kittens which they bought from local traders
Appearance
- Domestic short-haired cat
- Tabby coat, individual hairs banded with different colours
- Slender and fine boned
- Almond shaped eyes – gold, green, hazel or copper
- Long legs and tail in proportion to rest of body
Temperament
- Intelligent
- Extroverted and playful
- If left without constant activity and attention they can become depressed
- Nicknamed the “Clowns of the Cat Kingdom”
- Although very active they are quiet cats
- Friendly towards people
