The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to
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have originated in Egypt. The mummified remains of some
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ancient Egyptian cats and reproductions of them in Frescoes in
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Tombs were compared with living cats in Abyssinia (which is
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Ethiopia today) at the end of the nineteenth century. An almost
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perfect similarity between them was discovered - especially the
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tawny hair, golden at the roots and the cranial structure. This explains
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the widespread belief that today's Abyssinian breed is the direct
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descendant of the Egyptian cats who were models for the images of the
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famous Goddess Bast.
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The Abyssinian is a medium-sized powerful, yet graceful, cat. The
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large, almond-shaped eyes (in gold or green), modified wedge-shaped
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head and large, alert ears with the beautiful eye make up accentuate
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the Abyssinian's loving look.
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Abyssinians are intelligent beings who love to interact with their family.
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They are active and playful well into adulthood.
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