Abyssinian cat, also known as rabbit cat, Ethiopian cat, Abi, etc. Its English name is Abyssinian, and it is now distributed all over the world . People usually judge the origin of the cat by the name of the cat, but the origin of the Abyssinian cat seems to be a little far from the Abyssinian. Abyssinia is the old name for Ethiopia, but many believe that the Abyssinian cat came from ancient Egypt.

Gene comparison found that the Abyssinian cat originated from the coast of the Indian Ocean, and it may have been a wild cat purchased by the colonists and developed in Egypt. Legend has it that Ramses II asked the king of Abyssinia to give him a pack of cats, which he brought to Egypt. Became the origin of what is now the Abyssinian cat.

The legend that follows is that in 1868, an English soldier brought back a little female cat named "Zu" from Alexandria, Egypt. The Abyssinian cat line is produced by the mating of the ancestor with a British tiger cat. Although most Abyssinian cats are genetically identical in appearance to the ancestry, there is little evidence that the lineage of cats that came to be known as Abyssinians was directly related to the ancestry.

The Abyssinian cat we see today is a modified Breed, they are suitable for keeping in apartments, but Abyssinians are not clingy cats, they like to live alone, if you want a clingy cat, you may wish to consider other cat breeds . In addition, the Abyssinian cat is also very rare due to its low reproduction rate.

You may not know it yet, Abyssinian cat has a nickname - DogsCats, as the name suggests, Abyssinian cats have some of the same personalities as dogs, such as they are smart and friendly to people Friendly, curious, etc. Although Abyssinian cats are independent cats, they will establish a deep relationship with their owners, so people will give them such a name.

One, independent but emotional

Most cats are independent, they like to immerse themselves in their own world, but even so, it is not It means that they will not have feelings for their owners. Abyssinian cats will choose one of the people who take care of themselves the best for themselves, interact with him often, and depend on him in life. However, if left out, the Abyssinian can become bored and frustrated.

Second, active and friendly

Abyssinians are active cats, they don't immediately hide from people and feel safe In addition, because they are very curious, they will easily "take the bait" as long as they are teased a little.

Three, fun

Abyssinian cats like to play, and if they are bored for a long time, they are likely to have the same symptoms as humans. Lost emotion. Abyssinian cats are also full of athletes, especially they are good at climbing high. If you can't find a cat at home for a long time, they are likely to observe the "enemy" at a high place!

Abyssinian cats are docile and lively. They like to live in a relatively spacious environment, like to move freely, and do not want to be confined to a small place, so they are not suitable for living in an apartment. This cat likes to live alone, is good at climbing trees, has a light body, a gentle temperament, is very human, and is an ideal companion.

The Abyssinian cat is loyal to living alone, and likes to climb trees. It has very rich feelings for people. It has a very pleasant voice, even when it is in heat, it does not make a very loud call. If there are strangers around it, it will be very afraid. It also has a different characteristic from other cats, that is, it hates people to pick it up and play.

Abyssinian cat has about 4 kittens each time. The newly born kitten is very small, and its development is relatively slow. At the beginning, the coat color is slightly It was black, and later became lighter.

Abyssinian cats like to live alone, good at climbing trees, light in body, gentle in temperament, very human, and are very ideal companions. I like to live in a more spacious environment and do not want to be confined to a small place. The lion-like appearance of the Abyssinian cat makes it even more adorable and intelligent,

small and sweet. Whether you live in an apartment or a family building, you can safely keep this cat.

Abyssinian cats are fed no different from other cats, and generally, they can be satisfied as long as they are fed cat food. Their nutritional needs, however if you want your cat to eat better, you can make your own cat food for them. When choosing cat food, the owner must see clearly the scope of application of cat food. For example, when cats are still young, do not choose adult cat food for them. In addition, owners can choose their favorite flavors according to their cats' preferences.

For the owners of homemade cat food, it is the most important thing to give cats a scientific and reasonable diet. Do not suffer from malnutrition or accidentally eat foods that should not be eaten because of improper diet. . Many owners think that it is not a big deal for cats to eat a little food on the table, but this is not the case. If cats eat food on the table for a long time, they are prone to hair loss and urinary system diseases.

Many owners now feed their cats mainly on cat food and supplemented by homemade food. The advantage of this is that they do not have to worry about cats not getting enough nutrition, nor do they have to worry about cats being fed cat food all the time. Couldn't enjoy other food. However, it should be noted that do not relax the requirements for food just because it is supplemented by homemade food. Only low salt and low oil can ensure the cat's health.

Other Notes:

1. The owner can prepare some snacks for the cat outside the main meal, but the snacks need to be supplied in limited quantities, if the supply is unlimited Snacks are more likely to cause cats to picky eaters, obesity, and various diseases.

2. In areas with high humidity, the owner must do a good job of food storage to prevent the cat food from becoming moldy.

In addition to the names of rabbit cats and Ethiopian cats, many people will refer to Abyssinian cats become ballet cats because they are graceful It's like a ballet dancer. In addition to the lightness of the body, the appearance of the Abyssinian cat is also fascinating. No cat can be as much like a lion cub as them. This natural advantage makes the Abyssinian cat from the many cats at once. stand out.

The Abyssinian cat has a dense coat that is khaki and also blue. The limbs are slender, muscular, and the body is soft and flexible. The tail and claws have the characteristics of the tiger cat, but the body and posture cannot be consistent with the tiger cat. The head is wedge-shaped, the eyes are almond-shaped, golden, green, and hazel with black stripes on the chin, lips, and edges of the eyes, large ears, and M-shaped markings on the forehead. Weighing 4-7.5 kg, the size is moderate.

Abyssinian cat's eyeliner makes it have a more obvious facial contour from the front and oblique side; from the perspective of anthropomorphism, it is easier to express the heart than other cat breeds idea.

Abyssinians have distinctly wavy, tawny coats, usually bright blond, but also blue (a bluish light gray), buff, reddish-brown, and red (There is a saying called "brick red"). There is also a relatively rare "silver" Abyssinian, whose coat is shown in shades of white, cream, and gray.

Detailed morphological characteristics of Abyssinian cats

Head: The head is delicately shaped, with a slightly rounded triangle. The bridge of the nose is slightly raised, the snout is short and firm, and the teeth are in scissor bite.

Ears: The ears are large and erect, broad at the base, with a thin pinna rim and slightly pointed and forward-sloping ears. The ear hairs are short and dense, and the tips of the red-brown species are black or dark brown; the tips of the red species are chocolate-colored. Inside the ears are feathers.

Eyes: The eyes are large and almond-shaped, slightly hanging from the tip of the eye; the edge of the eye is black, surrounded by brown hair. Eye color is green, yellow, light brown and other colors.

Body: Medium in build, light in stature, well muscled, well-proportioned and well-proportioned.

Limbs: The slender limbs and slender claws are in harmony with the round, slender body.

Toes: The toes are small, firm and oval. When standing up, it can be seen standing up with the tips of its claws. Tail: The tail is long and pointed, tapered, with a thick base.

Coat: The coat is dense, soft and elastic. Most of the coats are red and yellow, with different shades, and they form stripes with the effect of refraction; the color of the coat changes delicately when moving, and it is as bright and shiny as silk, which is very attractive.

Coat Colors: Abyssinian cats are currently recognized as having two coat colors, reddish-brown and red. The reddish-brown species has a reddish-brown body tone. The tip of the hair is black or dark brown, and the base of the hair is reddish-yellow brown. Dark colors are allowed on the back when the tips are completely dark. The undercoat is reddish-yellow-brown (red, yellowish-brown cross), and the tip of the hair is black at the tip. The color of the coat on the front chest, abdomen and inside of the forelegs is in harmony with the overall color, preferably tawny. Lower palate pale yellow.

Other: The nose is brick red. The toes are black or brown, and the toes to the tips of the claws are black. The eyes range from golden yellow to green, the darker the better. The red species is a soft, vibrant red throughout, with chocolate tips, but dark red is ideal. The tips of the ears and tail are chocolate brown. The nose is pink. Pink between the toes, chocolate brown from toe to tip of claw.

Although the morphological characteristics of many cats are not obvious, Abyssinian cats are obviously not in this category, and we can easily distinguish them from a group of cats.