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Abyssinian
🏃 The athlete of the cat world! Abyssinians look like little mountain lions. They are super active, love to climb, and will investigate everything!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Medium
Weight
6-10 lbs (3-5 kg)
Life Expectancy
12-15 years
Energy Level
High
Good with Children
Usually
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
They never stop moving! Abyssinians love to be high up on shelves or shoulders. They are very curious and will help you with everything you do.
🍖 Food & Treats
Fuel for the runner! They burn lots of energy so they need good food. They might try to steal your dinner if you aren't looking!
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🧶 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Fetching
- Climbing tall trees
- Bird watching
- Agility courses
- Learning tricks
Playtime is all the time! They love fetching toys and climbing. You need tall cat trees for these climbers.
🏡 Living Environment
They need vertical space! Cat shelves and trees are a must. They are happy in apartments if they have things to climb.
✨ Fun Facts
- One of the oldest cat breeds.
- Their coat pattern is called 'ticked tabby'.
- They are sometimes called 'Aby-silly-ans' because they are clowns!
- Very smart and can learn tricks easily.
- They love water!
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