Kemenkat Abyssinians
AboutAbyssinians
The Abyssinian is a muscular, slender-bodied, short-haired cat with a ticked coat bred to resemble the cats of Ancient Egypt. They stand tall on long slim legs and have a long tapering tail. The head is a slightly rounded wedge on an elegant neck. They have large, alert ears and almond shaped eyes in either gold, green or hazel. The eyes are accentuated by a dark outline surrounded by a lighter area. The Abyssinian's fur is fine and close lying, and comes in a range of colours including Ruddy, Sorrel, Blue, and Fawn, which are the four colours we produce. Faint tabby markings to the face and white or cream fur on the top lip and chin add to the cat's alert expression. The tail tip and the underside of the paws are shaded to match the cat's ticking, and the ears sometimes have tufts.
The Aby is an alert, active cat that likes to be involved with family activities. They are happy as an only pet but equally enjoy having another cat for company. Many of them like to talk and they have soft, melodious voices. Affectionate cats, they become very attached to their owners and often follow them everywhere.
When I was staying by the sea my first Aby enjoyed accompanying me for walks along the beach, while my current cats have to be shut in the house to prevent them following the kids to school.
They also enjoy riding in the car, often jumping in when the door is opened, as if to say "Cool! Where are we going?". Some will fetch like a dog and they can be taught to walk on a lead. They make delightful pets and are great fun. Everyone should have one.
Our Abyssinians are Dna tested for both Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and Progressive Retinal Atrophy. We guarantee that all our kittens will be free of these conditions (June 2008).
Erythrocyte Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
Erythrocyte Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK Deficiency) causes an inherited hemolytic anemia. The anemia is intermittent, the age of onset is variable and clinical signs are also variable. Symptoms of this anemia can include: severe lethargy, weakness, weight loss, jaundice, and abdominal enlargement. This condition is inherited as an autosomal recessive, two copies of the mutation are present in affected cats. Carriers, cats that have one copy of the mutation, are not affected.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) causes an inherited late-onset blindness. Cats affected by this condition have normal vision at birth, going blind between ages 3 and 5 years. There is no treatment available. The disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive; two copies of the mutation are present in affected cats. Carriers, cats that have one copy of the mutation, are not affected and have normal vision.
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