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The
Characteristics and Appearance of the Abyssinian Cat
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Personality
Appearance of
the Abyssinian Cat
The Abyssinian
cat distinguishes itself with it elegance, posture and seemingly
glowing appearance of its coat. The Abyssinian stands
and walks on its tiptoes, as if posing in exhibition. The ruddy
and golden hue of its
agouti-ticked coat makes this cat beam
with an ethereal light. The Abyssinian cat may also arch its
neck, as if in proud defiance.
The standard Abyssinian cat is medium
in size, slender and lithe, but strong and muscular.
Legs of this cat are slender with the cat standing on its tiptoes.
The head of the Abyssinian appears as a modified wedge, with
soft, gentle contours. Ears are large and set far apart on the
head. This cat has wide, expressive, almond-shaped eyes slanting
towards the base of the ear. The Abyssinian cats tail is medium
long, broad-based and tapered. Although the coat on its fur
is short, it has a fine, soft texture and is extremely dense.
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Abyssinnian
Cat Fact:
The
earliest Abyssinian cat taken to Britain was called 'Zula'.
Zula's owner was the wife of Capt. Barrrett-Lennard and the
cat's picture appeared in a book published in 1874.
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