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The Abyssinian is one of the oldest established cat breeds, being recognised in 1929 by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. The breed was developed in the United Kingdom with references dating back to the 1890s.
10 Απρ 2024 · Many believe Abyssinians were given their name because Zula, the cat displayed at the 1871 Crystal Palace Cat Show, was allegedly imported from Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia). Variations in the coat color and markings are likely the result of Abys breeding with other domesticated cats.
Abyssinian, breed of domestic cat, probably of Egyptian origin, that has been considered to approximate the sacred cat of ancient Egypt more closely than any other living cat. The Abyssinian is a lithe cat with relatively slender legs and a long, tapering tail.
22 Ιαν 2017 · The Abyssinian cat breed is one of the most sought after and widely owned breeds of cat in the world. But where do they come from, and what is their history? Here we will take a brief look at the origins of the Abyssinian cat. Theories of the Origin of the Abyssinian Cat
4 Απρ 2020 · The Abyssinian breed is believed to have its ancestors in famous Egyptian kitten Zula ( sacred cat) that was brought to England by a British soldier Captain Barret Leonard from Alexandria Egypt while returning after the Abyssinian war.
Despite the name, more recent studies suggest that the breed more likely originated in southeast Asia and Indian Ocean coasts. Nevertheless, the Abyssinian as it is nowadays, was first refined and developed in the UK and then in the US as from 1890.
The breed’s name, Abyssinian, refers to Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia. However, the exact origin of these cats remains a mystery. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their origin, Abyssinians have a rich history and have been a beloved breed for many years.
