The Abyssinian cat is thought to be one of the oldest breeds of domestic cat in the world, as the first domestication of the Abyssinian cat occurred in Ancient Egyptian times.
In Ancient Egypt, the Abyssinian cat was seen as a sign from the Ancient Egyptian Gods and was therefore sacred.This meant that the Egyptian people believed that the Abyssinian cats were extremely special animals and they therefore looked after their cats well.
Today, most species of modern day domestic cat are thought to have descended from, or be close descendants of, the Abyssinian cat. This is primarily because the Abyssinian cat is thought to have been one of the first species of wild cat to have been domesticated by humans, and is therefore one of the first wild animals to be treated like a household pet.
The Abyssinian cat has a more wild looking appearance when compared to many species of domestic cat breeds in modern times. The Abyssinian cat has large ears which gives the Abyssinian cat fantastic hearing. The Abyssinian cat also has a long and slender body and the Abyssinian has a relatively short tail in comparison to other cat species.
The Abyssinian cat is known to be extremely intelligent and playful and is thought to be one of the most active breeds of domestic cat. The Abyssinian cat enjoys to have alot of attention and to keep active, making them also naturally good hunters.
