All About Abyssinian

by Pepper

Meowsies All! My name is Pepper and I am happy to be a part of the Summer Zine and bring to you different kinds of cat breeds. This Zine I am featuring the Abyssinian.

Abyssinian cats resemble noble cats in ancient Egypt statues. The reason I chose this breed for my column is because it reminds me of a Siamese Cat which happens to be one of my other favorite breeds. Abyssinian cats are very easy to take care of as they do not require a lot of grooming or bathing or brushing except from time to time. The one thing I would add is that the cat gets taken to the vet for a dental checkup on a routine basis.

ABYSSINIAN FACTS:

• Color: Ruddy, red, blue and fawn
  
• Coat: Ticked, richly colored tabby coat without markings on legs, tail and neck, but with dramatic facial markings.
  
• Grooming: The Abyssinian's resilient, silky coat makes grooming a breeze. An occasional bath and brushing should suffice. Routine dental checkups are also recommended.
  
• Best Home: Abyssinians are social cats. Some form of companionship is highly recommended.
  
• National Breed Club: Abyssinian Cat Club of America, (480) 893-7695, www.abyworld.com
  
• Personality: Active, intelligent and loving, Abyssinians breathe life into any household. They're loyal, love a good shoulder ride and are apt to teach their owners to play fetch.
  
• Appearance: Abyssinians dazzle observers with "ticked" fur that glistens with bands of color, particularly in sunlight. Lithe and graceful, these elegant cats are often described as a happy medium between the cubby body type of the American Shorthaired and svelte Siamese.
  

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