The first members of the breed to be exhibited in England were brought there from Abyssinia (now known as Ethiopia), hence the name. Genetic studies place the breed's origins in Southeast Asia and the coasts of the Indian Ocean, however. It is possible that the breed was introduced to Abyssinia by travelers who had stopped in Calcutta. [4]

Explore the Abyssinian cat breed profile to learn about the breed's history, temperament, care, grooming needs, and health concerns.

2025年3月11日 · These gorgeous felines are rare and lovely sights to behold. While they remain one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States, they’re still relatively uncommon as far as purebred cats...

The Abyssinian is one of the oldest breeds of domesticated cats, but its real ancestry is lost in time. Romantic tales call it the cat from the Blue Nile saying it is a direct descendant of the sacred cat of Ancient Egypt because it resembles the cats depicted in Egyptian murals and artifacts.

2024年5月27日 · It was once believed that the Abyssinians were cats imported from Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), but the cat actually earned the name in reference to the Abyssinian War, and some cats during that period were imported by colonialists to Europe. These cats were exhibited in cat shows in the 1800s and called “Abyssinians.”

2020年6月17日 · abyssinian cat, The breed is named for Abyssinia (now called Ethiopia), where it is believed to have originated. It is one of the domesticated cat breeds, The Ethiopian cat has become one of the favorite short-haired breeds of cats in the USA.

Almost any cat book talking about the breed will start with the theory that the first Abyssinian cat was brought to England by a British soldier, in 1868, returning from Abyssinia War (Ethiopia today). It's name is recorded to be "Zula" and believed to be the founder cat of the breed.

2011年11月4日 · Our article will take you through the ancient landscapes of Ethiopia and India, all the way to Britain in the 19th century. Expect a detailed portrait of these cats, their peculiar coat colors, and their endearing traits. Join us as we decode the enchanting world of Abyssinians.

2020年6月28日 · Abyssinia is an old name for Ethiopia. The story goes that a British Captain brought Zulu home from Abyssinia in the 1860s and began to breed her when her unusual ticked coat was so well-received in Britain. Because of her cat show win, we know that Zulu existed, but whether she is the mother of the breed is contested. She may have been to ...

This cat breed appeared for the first time in Europe in 1868 when British soldiers who were returning from the war in Ethiopia, brought to England one such cat named Zula. These cats were known under a number of different names, including “rabbit cat”, most likely because their fur was similar to rabbit fur.