The overall impression of the ideal Abyssinian/Somali is a medium cat, regal in appearance. The Abyssinian/Somali is foreign in type. Males proportionately larger than females, the female being finer boned & usually more active than the male. The Abyssinian/Somali shows firm muscular development & is lithe and panther-like in activity, showing a lively interest in all surroundings. - Read more

Abyssinian is intelligent & curious, but tempered with a cautious streak. They are loyal & will become attached to it's family. The worst thing that you can do to an Abyssinian is deprive it of human company & it is important that it lives in a household where people are usually at home. - Read more