People often dream of having a pet. Everyone in the family starts arguing over which one is best to buy and keep in their home. Maybe a cat? It's playful and affectionate. No, a dog would be better—it's loyal and more attached to its owner…
It turns out there's an alternative to this choice: the Abyssinian cat. A cross between a bulldog and a rhinoceros, you might say. This sweet kitty has a personality that will satisfy the needs of everyone in the family.
Like a dog, she'll wait for you at the door after work, staying close to you no matter what you're doing. If you're reading a book, she'll be right there with you; if you're cooking in the kitchen, she'll keep you company. And if you're feeling down, she'll entertain you with all the feline tricks—playfulness, quickness, and gentleness. An Abyssinian will be wonderful company.
This “training” of a purebred cat is a sign of millennia of coexistence with humans. Even in ancient Egypt, sculptures of cats resembling modern Abyssinians were found. And we know from history that the Egyptians worshiped cats as sacred animals.
Many studies also lead to Africa, to Ethiopia (ancient name: Abyssinia). In the 19th century, a British officer brought a cute creature from the African colony back to his homeland and named it Zula. Thus, the first representative of the Abyssinian breed appeared in Europe. Twenty years later, feline clubs in England cataloged the new breed.
There was also a crisis for the new “residents” of Europe. The outbreak of World War I not only affected people, but also the Abyssinians. The only thing that kept them from “sinking into oblivion” was their fertility. Thanks to their high birth rate, some representatives of the breed survived and, as early as the 1930s, migrated to other countries.
The Abyssinian cat has a remarkable coat. If you look closely, the animal's coloring appears three-dimensional. Like a hologram, the coat glows and shimmers as it moves.
In clubs, this cat breed is designated as a variety of four colors:
- Ruddy (wild) – reddish-brown shade;
- Blue (light blue) – grey-blue wool;
- Fawn (faun) – lilac-beige stripes;
- Red – chocolate brown.
Abyssinians love having their fur brushed. This type of grooming is only necessary 2-3 times a month, and afterward, they'll be absolutely sparkling!
Don't forget that, like all cats, they love to play. Buy various toys at specialty pet stores—balls, furry mice, rubber fish, etc.—and when you want to have fun and take a break from everyday worries, just call your “friend.” Abyssinians will steal your heart with their charm!
Have a nice rest and long friendship!
