Abyssinians and Somalis - Breed profile first published in The
Cat Journal, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1997 Does the idea of having a
miniature mountain lion striding through your house appeal to
you? Would you like an intelligent, independent and affectionate
feline companion? With the Abyssinian you can have all this and
more! These cats are quiet and gentle. They are very
affectionate, particularly towards their owners but can be
reserved with strangers. They will follow their owners about and
love to be part of the family. Both as kittens and adults they
are extremely active, athletic and always keen to play.
Abyssinians are ready to investigate anything new with a
fearless curiosity. Generally, they are quick to adapt to new
surroundings and are happy to live with other pets. Both
Abyssinians and Somalis tend to have soft voices and are vocally
quiet. Abyssinians are medium sized cats of foreign shorthaired
type, with the semi-longhaired version known as the Somali.
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