Abyssinian Cats

Abyssinian cats originated from Ethiopia, which was previously called Abyssinia. They are one of the oldest cat breeds known to man. They are amongst the breeds of cats found mummified in Egyptian tombs! They are very playful to the point where they are known as the "Clowns of the Cat Kingdom." They are curious and not only enjoy interaction and affection from people, but actually rely on it. They are a generally extroverted and intelligent breed. They are born with dark fur that lightens as they age giving them a variation of the tabby fur pattern called ticked or agouti. There fur is still dark on their paws, tail, and on the M-shape on their forehead. There are variations of fur pattern in the Abyssinian cat where their fur can appear silver or tortoiseshell patterned instead, but these are definitely rarer to see.
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