When many people hear the word [Egypt], the first thing they think of is mummies! Egypt always gives people a mysterious and ancient feeling, and Egyptian animals are no exception. They look very special and retro.

Legend has it that the modern Abyssinian cat is a descendant of the ancient Egyptian cat that was worshiped as a "sacred object" in ancient Egypt. Among the preserved mummies of the ancient Egyptian divine cat, there is a blood-red cat that is very similar to it. Therefore, many people believe that it is a direct descendant of the ancient Egyptian divine cat.

The Abyssinian cat has a very high IQ and is even called the "Border Collie" among cats. They can complete almost all interactive games, and Abyssinian cat lovers even praise them like this:

Not only does he have the fancy footwork of Fred Astaire (the famous American dancer), but he also has the wisdom and sense of humor of Einstein.

Abyssinian cat

Chinese name: Abyssinian cat

English name: Abyssinian

Alias: rabbit cat, Ethiopian cat, Abby, red Abby, ballerina cat

Distribution area: Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), there is also information that the cat is native to the United Kingdom

Origin: Ancient Egypt

Personality: docile, lively and cheerful, alert and agile

Coat color: red, brown-red, blue, deer color

Appearance characteristics

The Abyssinian cat has a soft and flexible body, and its appearance is somewhat similar to the Siamese cat, but its overall body is plumper than the Siamese cat. Abyssinian cats have wedge-shaped faces, large pointed ears, and almond-shaped eyes. The color of the eyes is amber, light brown, or green, and there is a dark ring around the eyes, like It's like wearing eyeliner. Abyssinian cats are medium-sized cats. They have different body shapes in North America and Europe. For example, the Abyssinian cats developed in North America have a rounder head, while the European breeds have a rounder muzzle. Fine point.

▌Head and ears

The head of Abyssinian cats is generally rounded, with a somewhat protruding nose bridge and relatively large ears, which are usually upright. From the edge of the ear, the thickness is very small. The hair in the ears is relatively short, but the hair in the ears is still very fine. Depending on the breed, the hairs in the ears are black, dark brown, or reddish brown.

▌Eyes and body

The eyes of Abyssinian cats are almond-shaped, with some black edges. The hair around the eyes is brown. The most popular thing about cats is their eyes, which generally come in a variety of colors, some are green, some are yellow, and some are hazel. Physically, Abyssinian cats are medium-sized cats. But his running and jumping speed is very fast, his muscles are very developed, and all parts are very coordinated.

　▌limbs and tail

The limbs of Abyssinian cats are relatively long and the claws are also very delicate. Therefore, Abyssinian cats look more muscular. Abyssinian cats can stand on the tips of their paws, and their tails are relatively pointed and long. The base of the Abyssinian cat's tail is also relatively thick.

　▌Hair

The hair of Abyssinian cats is very elastic and soft. Different cats have different hair colors. Under normal circumstances, the hair color of Abyssinian cats is red and yellow. When running and jumping, they will look more shiny and very attractive.

Characteristics

Abyssinian cats have a docile personality, are lively and cheerful, and are alert and alert. They are suitable for keeping in a spacious environment.

It has a very pleasant sound, and even when it is in heat, it does not make a very loud cry. If a stranger appears next to it, it will appear very scared.

Abyssinian cat owners rarely see their cats sleeping, because as long as you are around, all of its energy will be on you. Being with you is much more important than sleeping.

It is almost always in motion, jumping up from the window to watch the birds, or jumping to the refrigerator to see what you are going to take out, and it even prefers to lie down on the desk and watch your fingers move on the keyboard. At this time, as long as you give it a look, this guy will immediately respond with a "get high" expression. So if you want to watch a sleeping Abyssinian cat, consider installing a camera in your home.

The small bodies of Abyssinian cats require a lot of love to fill up. However, they do not easily accept hugs from their owners and hate the feeling of being restricted. From this point of view, this guy is still a real cat. It will run towards you enthusiastically, wrap its arms around your neck and beg for petting, but if you try to do the same to it, it will definitely run away, and halfway through, it will come back and beg for petting. It is simply a pet. Human goblin

Key points of feeding

　▌Needs a lot of toys to support

If you want to raise an Abyssinian cat, in addition to being soft and delicious, you also need toys, and a lot of them. Of course, if you are not prepared, they can find it on their own. Ping pong balls, bottle caps, stuffed paper, ongoing puzzles and your socks can all become toys for cats.

　▌Need nutritious food supply

In order to maintain the ultra-high energy consumption of Little Sun, Abyssinian cats need high-protein pure meat food. Grain-free cat food or home-made meat food that can ensure hygiene can meet their requirements.

▌Need a very clean toilet environment

Abyssinian cats love to be clean. If the cat litter is not shoveled, they will quickly find a cleaner and more suitable place to leave their excrement. In other words, if we are too lazy to take care of our coat, we have to pay back when it comes to shoveling poop.