Abyssinian
- Average lifespan
- 13.6 years[7]
Temperament
Busy, Active, Agenda-driven, Affectionate
[1]Background
The name reflects early show cats imported to Britain from Abyssinia. A cat named Zula appeared at a British show in 1871.
[1]Appearance
A medium, muscular body, large ears and almond-shaped eyes accompany a short coat with bands of colour on individual hairs.
[1]Coat and comparisons
CFA describes ruddy, cinnamon, blue and fawn. The ticked pattern and its underlying colour are separate features.
[1]Colours and patterns in the ACFA standard
In the ACFA standard: Accepted coat colors are ruddy, red, blue and fawn, each with its specified ticking. Accepted eye colors are gold, green and hazel. White is limited to the upper throat, lips and around the nostrils.
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