13 amazing facts about Abyssinian cat

The Abyssinian cat is a type of shorthaired cat. It originates from African wild cat. Abyssinian cat has been domesticated a few thousand years ago, probably in Egypt or in Southeast Asia (exact origin of Abyssinian cat is unknown). Abyssinian cats are among the most popular pets in the world.

Amazing facts about Abyssinian cat:- An Abyssinian cat can reach up to 2 feet in length and 6 to 10 pounds of weight. Abyssinian cat has short, silky, thick fur that can be silver, golden-brown, blue-gray and light brown color. The coat has mottled appearance due to multi-colored hairs. Its short fur does not require regular grooming.  Abyssinian cat has a wedge-shaped head, large almond-shaped eyes, and large pointed ears. It has a slender body, tapering tail, and long legs with small oval paws. Abyssinian cat has an excellent sense of hearing. An Abyssinian cat is playful, curious and highly intelligent. It likes to explore its surroundings. It is very agile and able to jump six feet up within the air. Abyssinian cats should be kept in a large apartment with a backyard because of their curious nature. It is very loyal and ready to entertain all day long. An Abyssinian cat can be easily trained for various tricks. An Abyssinian cat requires constant stimulation via various games. Otherwise, it becomes depressive or destructive due to the boredom. An Abyssinian cat is not good as a show-pet because it becomes shy in front of the strangers and other cats. Abyssinian cat gives birth to average 6 kittens. Kittens are black colored at birth. They attain adult colors after a few months. Abyssinian cat lives for an average of 9 to 15 years.