could anybody give me some general info about Abyssinian cats?

Question

I'm thinking about adopting one if I ever find one at my local SPCA! hopefully one will be there. I'm NOT going to a breeder!! I refuse! if I never find one at the shelter then I just won't own one. but, could anybody tell me about their temperment, their size, do they get along with other cats (I have 2 other indoor cats), how much they tend to weigh, what their diet should consist of (if different from any other cat). I've been looking up their breed on the internet and have found out some specific stuff about them and still wanted to know if anybody ever owned one before or does own one and what their really like. if you know anything about them then please answer! Abyssinians are one of my fav breeds (besides my 2 kitties breeds of course)!!

Answer 1

Hi April Michelle...Abys are overly affectionate and love to follow you about the home. Of course each individual Aby has some variation of the standard temperament that you've already researched. Their size is slender yet muscular. Males can weigh up to 14 pounds while females up to 10. Their diet isn't much different from any other domestic cat, yet it their coat will really benefit from eating the premium quality cat foods (e.g. Nature's Variety Prairire, Innova EVO, Wellness, Chicken Soup for the Cat's Lover's Soul, etc). It adds a lot of shine and keeps shedding low.

My little guy who was a rescue loves to go for walks on a leash, snuggle next to me when I'm working on the computer, sometimes he lets out this delicate mew when he needs something, for instance when he needs to go to the toilet since he's toilet trained. He likes to make sure I watch him so I'll give him praise for a good job. He's very light on his feet like a dancer. He's very docile and lives for the tummy rubs.

Abys are wonderful and very tolerant of people and pets.

Answer 2

I love my aby. He's really more like a dog than a cat. When I walk through the door, he's there waiting for me. he wants to be with people at all times. Extremely affectionate, and very playful. It's kind of like having a small child in the house. If you can't see him, you can assume he's up to no good. He's a very busy little cat, and he loves my two other cats very much.

My Aby, Nelson, weighs 13 pounds and is 4 years old. He's ruddy, which is the typical color. There are several different colors that are recognized as abys. He very rarely meows, but he purrs and coos all the time. He only meows if he's locked out of a room.

They're wonderful pets, but if you want a cat that will sit around and look pretty, this isn't the right one for you. They need companionship, and they need a lot of time and attention.

Answer 3

I adopted a feral cat from the shelter. I swear she's an Aby. She is very sweet but yet aloof. She is very athletic, sleek, and long. The kids describe her as "slinky". She is full grown and 7 pounds. She doesn't like to be held or carried, but loves to have her tummy rubbed.

We adopted her sight unseen because she was bonded to the first cat we adopted, and when they were split up, both cats seemed a little depressed. So their foster mother told us if we were to take Sugar Bear also (she's the Aby) we could have her for free. The cats had been apart five months and started sniffing and head-butting each other as soon as they were united. I don't know if it's breed specific, but Sugar Bear loves our other cat and they do everything together. She is a very social cat.

She is also very BUSY. She likes to climb screens, chase moths, run down the hall for no apparent reason, jump down from six feet up, etc. She is also the most nocturnal of our three cats. She will eat rubber bands, so we have to be very careful to never leave them around. She's not very vocal, but she purrs a lot.

Keep looking at your local SPCA. Aby's have very distinctive features like their ears and profiles, and even if your new kitty is not a purebred, she'll be a wonderful addition to your family.

Answer 4

Personality

Abyssinians aren’t for folks who want decorative cats that sit around looking lovely, or for those who crave a contented lap cat. Courageous, curious and high-spirited, Abys give new meaning to the word “active.” Abyssinians perform antics for your amusement, earning them a reputation as the clowns of the cat kingdom. They perch on shoulders, crawl under covers and sit beside you purring loudly before dashing off to make flying leaps at the tallest bookcases. They are natural athletes, and no closed room or cupboard is safe from their agile paws and inquiring minds.

When restrained, Abys tend to become struggling bundles of fur with more than the usual number of elbows. However, that’s not to say that Abyssinians are not affectionate. Abys are loving and loyal, and are most happy when involved in every aspect of your life. The Aby becomes your friend, your confidant and your devoted companion who loves you unconditionally. She is there to comfort you when you’re feeling down and there to share your joy when you’re happy. And she is certainly there to share your food at dinnertime. All that activity burns a lot of calories.

Grooming

The Abyssinian’s coat is easy to care for; a good brushing once or twice a week to remove dead hair and a claw clipping every three to four weeks will keep your ruddy buddy looking great.
http://www.petplace.com/cats/choosing-an-abyssinian/page1.aspx

Abyssinians are very active, extroverts, playful, extremely curious, but well balanced. They have a strong personality, are quite independent, but yet sociable and affectionate. Abys are very sweet and sensitive, and demands a lot of attention. They hate been left alone. They are very faithful to their owner. Abyssinians will follow you around the house, but they are very soft-spoken, and their "maows" are very discreet. While they may be a little brash during kittenhood, this will diminish with age.

Abyssinians are great athletes, they like to hunt and require a regular workout and a lot of space. A backyard (with a high fence) would be greatly appreciated. Grooming is easy. Your Abyssinian should be brushed or combed about once a week. When he sheds, you must regularly remove dead hair. Occasional shampooing is permitted.
http://www.aboutyourcat.com/breeds/abyssinian.shtml

Answer 5

Rule of thumb in veterinary medicine: distinctive animals do no longer double or triple or quadruple your cost, it is going to become exponential. So 2 cats may well be greater like sixteen cases the cost, 3 cats sixty 4 cases the cost, and so on. The greater pets you get the greater probably you're to run into complicated issues. it is not inevitably some thing which will take place, yet basically one thing to contemplate. As your older kinfolk cat has well being subject concerns, you could assume his veterinary care to grow to be greater and counting on the ailments the expenditures may well be fairly great. think of of it this way additionally: shall we are saying a flea scientific look after one cat for one month is $15; in case you have 4 cats your cost is now $60 a month. then you certainly upload in nutrition. in specific cases one cat can't tolerate the nutrition the others are on, so which you the two ought to change all cats to a greater costly weight loss plan, or make certain you separate the cats whilst they consume. whilst vaccines come due on your cats... in case you spend many times spend $a hundred according to annum, you will now be spending $4 hundred according to annum. And it is not figuring in any sort of emergencies, or different scientific needs. Bringing in new cats may additionally divulge your different cats to top respiration viruses that is fairly extreme priced to handle, extraordinarily for 4 cats. think of very long and stressful in the previous leaping. do no longer purely think of short term. think of bearing directly to the possibilities in case your cats fall unwell, or produce different subject concerns.

Answer 6

I have seen a gorgeous female at our shelter. She was so petite and perfect in every way. She only weighed about 5 pounds and had a lovely shiny coat. I think they are always orange in their coloring and I will read what the other posters have to say about the breed.

Answer 7

4 legs, 2 eyes, a tail, they go meow and are furry. Hope this helps--

Answer 8

i found this link.. i hope it'll be helpful!

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/abyssinian.html