The Abyssinian is a colorful cat with a distinctly ticked coat. The head is slightly rounded wedge without flat planes and should flow into the arched neck without a break. The eyes are almond shaped, large and expressive, being neither round nor oriental. The body is medium long, lithe, graceful with well developed musculature that is not coarse.

Abys make ideal companions. They are busy cats, alert and active, with voices that are quiet and 'bell-like'. Independent, easy to settle and exceptionally intelligent, they are definitley a cat that likes to be with people.

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