Find out about Abyssinian Cats

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An introduction to Abyssinian Cats

Being 'owned' by an abyssinian cat is quite an experience.  This lens shares my links to information about the Abyssinian cat and includes links to:
* abysinnian cat societies
* the breed profiles detailed by different cat societies
* individual breeders of abysinnian cats
* books about abysinnian cats

Abyssinian Cat Organisations

These are the various cat organisations which focus on the Abyssinian cat

Abyssinian Cat Club of Great Britain
The original Abyssinian Cat Club of Great Britain, affiliated to the GCCF, and founded in 1929 primarily to promote the pure breeding of the Abyssinian Cat.
Abyssinian Cat Association
The website of the Abyssinian Cat Association, an association for all owners, breeders and lovers of this elegant, affectionate and intelligent variety of cat.
Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Abyssinian
An in depth look into the Abyssinian breed, one of the world's oldest recognized breeds.
Abyssinian Cats and Cat Breeders
Breeders of Pedigree Abyssinian Cats in England, Wales, Scotland, N Ireland & Isle of Man
Cat Fanciers - Abyssinian
Answers to frequently asked questions about Abyssinian cats.
Abyssinian pedigree cat breed profile
A summary of the history and characteristics of the Abyssinian cat.
Abyworld - Home Page
About Abyssinian cats around the world
RACCS - The Russian and Abyssinian Cat Club of Scotland - the club for lovers of Russian Blues, Blacks, Whites, and Abyssinians of all colours
The Russian and Abyssinian Cat Club of Scotland, RACCS. The club section holds information about Abyssinian and Russian Blues looking for new homes, as well as a welfare page for more less fortunate Abyssinians and Russian Blues.

(pre-affiliated to the GCCF)

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Abyssinian Breed Standard

Below you can find links to the breed standards set out by the cat associations in different countries - plus some more accessible links to the breed profile

Fédération Internationale Féline :: Abyssinian Standard
Abyssinian Standard
Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Abyssinian
An in depth look into the Abyssinian breed, one of the world's oldest recognized breeds.
TICA Abyssinian Breed Introduction
TICA Abyssinian Breed Introduction
American Association of Cat Enthusiasts: Abyssinian
Breed points
American Cat Fanciers Association - Abyssinian Standard
the ACFA Abyssinian Standard
The Australian Federation (Inc) - Abyssinian Standard
STANDARD FOR ABYSSINIAN and scale of points
Canadian Cat Association - Abyssinian standard
The Canadian Cat Association recognizes Abyssinians in 4 colours.
(1) Ruddy: with its rich orange brown base coat and dark brown or black ticking.
(2) Sorrel: with its warm sorrel-red to rich cinnamon base coat and chocolate brown ticking.
(3) Blue: with its warm blue grey base coat and slate blue ticking.
(4) Fawn: with its warm pinkish buff base coat and deeper pinkish buff ticking.
Abyssinian Cat Breed Profile - Your Cat
Find out if the Abyssinian is the right breed for you. Discover if the Abyssinian likes children, is good with dogs or loves the outdoors.

Abyssinian Cat Club - Show results

For those who want to find out which breeders' cats do well in the shows

ABYSSINIAN CAT CLUB - Open Class Results 2011
Open class results for 18th June 2011
Abyssinian Cat Club - 18/06/11 | Table
Cat Planet The Home For Pedigree Cat Breeders, Owners and Lovers.
Abyssinian Cat Club - 18/06/11

Pause (11.5" x 8.25" coloured pencil)
Exhibited at the Society of Feline Artists Annual Exhibition 2007 (SOLD)


This is my abyssinian cat Polly sunning herself.

I've been trying to capture Polly in a pose which 'works' for a drawing ages. Finally I got her. We had a blast of sunshine coming straight in one of the windows and she paused going through the door and had a bit of a think about whether to have a sunbathe or not. I saw here and rushed for camera and sketchbook and stood snapping and sketching for two minutes.

BOOKS: Abysinnian Cats

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If you want to learn more about the Abyssinian cat there are a variety of books to choose from

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Individual Breeders in the UK

Many breeders provide information about Abyssinian cats. You should also compare breeders if you are interested in acquiring an Abyssinian cat.

The breeders listed below are all based in the UK

Abyssinian Cat Breeder of Flamstone Kittens, Studs and Cats.
Flamstone are breeders of Abyssinian cats and kittens. Abyssinian breeders who also offer stud and advice.
Abyssinian Cat breeders and Ocicat breeders in the UK.
Breeders of pedigree Abyssinian kittens and Ocicat kittens in the UK. Abyssinian Cat and Ocicat breed information. Taking your kitten home, how your kitten was raised. Links to other breeders of Abyssinians and Ocicats
Janalise Abyssinians
Janalise Abyssinians. Show/breed Abyssinian Cats in the UK
Mikkar Abyssinians
About Mikkar Abyssinians
Nishalka Abyssinians
Breeder of Abyssinian cats
The Abyssinian Cat Website Hosted By Sybil Whitworth
Abyssinian cat Breeders of Sorrel, Usual, and Blue Abyssinians in the Midlands, UK. Many pictures and information regularly updated, and links to many other sites.
CRYSTALPAWS ABYSSINIAN'S
Crystaltips and Crystalpaws Abyssinians and Siamese. G.C.C.F. registered breeders based in Essex, England.
Abychat Abyssinians
Rebecca Eagland is a breeder of top quality Abyssinians
Silversmoke Abyssinians
Silversmoke Abyssinians bred by Barbara and Ron Darby in Kent
Merrydancer Abyssinians
Breeders of Usual, Blue, Sorrel and Fawn Abyssinians
Home %uFFFD Essence Abyssinian Cats
Essence Abyssinian Cats breeder in London and Kent

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  • admiralglass Nov 28, 2010 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Nice lens, I hade an Abyssinian cat about 15 years ago stunning cat, my one lost his front leg in an accident but soon got used to only three and was just as fast, thumbs up
  • GrowWear Apr 27, 2010 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    Love cats! Well, I love all animals, but cats do have a special place in my heart. Your painting of Polly is really, really beautiful! Great resource for Abyssinian cats!
  • WordCustard Apr 27, 2010 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    I love the moment of feline indecision you captured with Polly. Of for the life of a well-cared for cat! This looks like a great resource for owners and admirers of Abyssinian cats.
  • makingamark Apr 27, 2010 @ 11:58 am | delete
    They also have bunny rabbit feet - very pointy tippy toes. Thanks for the comment about the drawing of Polly.
  • kimmanleyort Apr 27, 2010 @ 8:42 am | delete
    I know nothing about Abyssinian cats and had no idea there were so many resources about them. Love the drawing you made of Polly. I would like to know more about her. :)
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