Where Are Abyssinian Cats from?

The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors. In nomenclature terms, they are also known as simply Abys. The breed is named for Abyssinia, where it is believed to have originated.

Is Abyssinian cat Egyptian?

Abyssinian, breed of domestic cat, probably of Egyptian origin, that has been considered to approximate the sacred cat of ancient Egypt more closely than any other living cat. The Abyssinian is a lithe cat with relatively slender legs and a long, tapering tail.

Are Abyssinian cats expensive?

How Much Does an Abyssinian Cost? It costs around $75-$150 to adopt an Abyssinian. Conversely, it can be prohibitively expensive to buy a Abyssinian from a breeder, somewhere in the $500-$1,200 range.