This is one of the oldest of all domesticated cat breeds. It was first established in 1868 by soldiers returning from war in Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) and was accepted as a breed in 1882. It is similar in 1882. It is similar in appearance to cats illustrated in tombs and mummified individuals that can be dated to ancient Egyptian dynasties. The common forms are red to biscuit-brown, the perfect camouflage in its natural North African habitat. Its coat pattern is the result of a gene which makes each hair striped dark and light bands. The Abyssinian is an athletic, inquisitive creature and is also known to be almost silent.
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1 ragdollromp // Oct 6, 2009 at 10:09 pm
It is easy to see why they were kept by Egyptian royalty; they are beautiful and elegant cats!
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