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Abyssinian cat Juvenile ruddy Abyssinian An illustration of an Abyssinian cat, a shorthaired domestic breed, showing a slender, alert feline with a reddish-brown coat, large ears, and golden eyes. A black and white American Shorthair cat with short fur sits facing forward, displaying its alert expression and long tail. The label American Shorthair appears near its head. An American Wirehair cat with short, wiry fur and a tabby pattern stands facing forward, displaying its rounded face, large eyes, and upright ears. A Bengal cat with short, golden-brown fur covered in dark rosettes and stripes stands alert, showing its athletic build and green eyes. A Bombay cat with a sleek, short black coat and striking copper eyes stands alert, facing forward with its body in profile. Illustration of a British Shorthair cat with a dense, solid gray coat, round face, and striking orange eyes, sitting upright and facing forward. Illustration of a Burmese cat with short, sleek dark brown fur, large yellow eyes, and a muscular build, sitting upright and facing forward. A Chartreux cat with short, dense blue-gray fur and striking orange eyes sits upright, facing forward.
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Abyssinian: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: WebMD - What to Know About an Abyssinian Cat. Aug 30, 2026
Add new Web site: Animal Corner - Abyssinian. Nov 07, 2024
Add new Web site: WebMD - What to Know About an Abyssinian Cat. Jun 03, 2024
Add new Web site: The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy - Abyssinian. Aug 01, 2023
Add new Web site: The Spruce Pets - Abyssinian: Cat Breed Profile. May 16, 2022
Add new Web site: VetSTREET - Abyssinian. Feb 01, 2017
Add new Web site: Burke's Backyard - Abyssinian Cat. Oct 04, 2013
Add new Web site: Cats of Australia - Abyssinian Cat. Oct 04, 2013
Add new Web site: Cat breeds Encyclopedia - Abyssinian Cat. Sep 27, 2013
Add new Web site: PetMD - Abyssinian. Sep 27, 2013
Add new Web site: The International Cat Association - Abyssinian. Sep 27, 2013
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Abyssinian. May 12, 2013
Add new Web site: The Cat Fanciers' Association - Abyssinian. May 12, 2013
Added new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Abyssinian Cat. Feb 27, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 28, 1999
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