Finding the perfect Abyssinian kittens for sale means locating responsible Abyssinian cat breeders. This article will help you find the best Abyssinian maine coon kittens for sale near me kittens, caring for an Aby, and all about this kitten breed.
All About Abys
The origin of Abyssinians is a bit hard to verify. One research suggested that the domestic cat first lived with humans about 130,000 years ago in the Middle East. Some implied to be a descendant from a cat called Zula which was brought by a certain Capt. Barrett Leonard from the Abyssinian wars in 1860’s to England. Others believed that the Abys may be descendants from the colonies of cats survived the Roman evacuation of Britain. While still others thought it came from the coast of the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
However, it is just as possible that the Abyssinian breed was developed in England from tabby cats carrying the agouti gene. So the truth to the origins are still beyond dispute.
Abyssinian kittens come from the oldest known breeds. The overall impression of the ideal Abyssinian has a balanced medium sized colorful cat. It has a lithe, muscular and strong body with a distinctly well-ticked close lying coat.
Although standard of points for the Aby cat varies, there is, like any other cats, a marked similarity between them. Abyssinian colors in the GCCF standard has recognized 28 colors, while the CFA standards only identifies 4 colours of equal show status, namely ruddy, red, blue and fawn.
Typically, an Aby looks like a miniature puma or lynx with bright, expressive eyes and large attentive ears. They are very much interested in everything and will spend long periods outdoors if allowed to. They are highly intelligent and independent felines. Although they are not lap cats, Abyssinians are extremely affectionate with a habit of “head-butting” the pet owners. An extremely active and sociable feline, an Aby bonds closely with their owners.
Finding An Aby
1. Find a responsible Abyssinian breeder. Be careful for so-called breeders that sells unregistered Abyissinian kittens. Abys are pedigreed cats that must come from registered parents.
2. Purebred registered Aby must leave home not below 12 weeks of age with good health.
3. Assess or ask for registration and medical records. An Aby should be wormed, vaccinated from feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus.
4. Assume a range between $200-$500 for an Aby price tag.
5. Inspect any signs and symptoms of illness, as well as, kitten behavioral problems. Check for fleas, dry flaky skin, and discharges from eyes, ears and nose.
6. Obtain a written sales agreement from the breeder that includes the breeder’s health guarantee.
7. When purchasing any cat, take it immediately to the vet for further examination. You might even considered neutering or spaying it. The vet will also aid you in what to do being an owner.