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Abyssinian

An active, playful short-haired breed with a distinctive ticked coat.

EMS code

ABY

Origin

Southeast Asia / Indian Ocean coast

Coat

Short

Size

Medium

About the breed

The Abyssinian is a slender, athletic short-haired breed known for its warm, ticked coat where each hair carries several bands of colour. It is highly active, curious and people-oriented.

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Colours

Best known in 'ruddy' (warm reddish-brown ticked), with blue, sorrel and fawn also recognised.

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The long-haired Abyssinian — a ticked coat with a bushy tail.

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