The Abyssinian Cat is one of the oldest known breeds.
There is however speculation concerning its history.
The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat.
It is thought to have originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula.
This cat was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England.
Here, the breed was developed by Zula being bred with an English tabby, and the most 'Abyssinian' looking kitten of her litter being bred with its mother to splice the Abby gene.
Abyssinians resemble the paintings
and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats which portray an
elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck,
large ears and almond shaped eyes.
Ethiopia which was formerly named Abyssinia is thought by some to be the original home of these cats.
The Abyssinian Cat likes plenty of space,
indoors or out, as play and exercise are of vital part of their
daily routine.
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