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FIG. 011
PLATE NO. 011Felis catus
Specimen
Abyssinian
Lithe, curious, and perpetually busy, the Abyssinian is one of the most active and intelligent cat breeds. It explores every shelf, investigates every drawer, and wants to be part of whatever you're doing. Affectionate without being a lap cat, it needs climbing space and interactive play. The short ticked coat is wash-and-go, but a bored 'Aby' is a mischievous one.
+ Strengths
03- 01Highly intelligent, curious, and engaging
- 02Active and playful into adulthood
- 03Easy-care short coat, low shedding
− Things to consider
03- 01Needs lots of stimulation and climbing space
- 02Gets into everything — not low-energy
- 03Can be aloof if under-engaged
Trait profile
15 dimensions · 0–10 scale- 01Size
- 05/10
- 02Energy level
- 09/10
- 03Affection
- 07/10
- 04Vocalness
- 04/10
- 05Shedding
- 03/10
- 06Grooming needs
- 02/10
- 07Friendliness
- 08/10
- 08Good with kids
- 07/10
- 09Good with other pets
- 07/10
- 10Independence
- 04/10
- 11Intelligence
- 09/10
- 12Health robustness
- 06/10
- 13Allergy-friendly
- 03/10
- 14Longevity
- 07/10
- 15Affordability
- 04/10