Betty Jones
Abyssinian cats are some of the most beautiful cats in the world. Do you want to find out more about them? Then start watching.
#1 The origin story of an Abyssinian cat is confusing and replete with a wide variety of versions. Ethiopia, which in ancient times was called Abyssinia, is considered the birthplace of the breed – this is where the name came from.
#2 According to another version, the Abyssinian cat is a direct descendant of an Egyptian cat. The mummies of animals found during excavations of ancient tombs in Egypt testify in her favor. Some similarities can be found with cats depicted in temple murals and dilapidated papyri.
#3 The third version says that the Abyssinian cats descended from a wild African cat that migrated from Africa to the Middle East and then to Europe.
#4 It has been suggested that the unique breed is the work of English breeders who crossed local cats. However, this fact is also not confirmed by anything.
#5 It is known for certain that the Abyssinian cat themselves were crossed with the British Сat to improve the gene pool.
#6 In England, the Abyssinian breed was officially recognized, and in 1889 the first standard was established here.
