Breed standard Abyssinian cats

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Body part feature description

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head shape:

Wedge-shaped with balanced proportions, wide at the top, with gently and gracefully shaped contours.

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Nose: 

Medium length nose, in profile the bridge of the nose is gently curved ohne stop or a straight bridge of the nose.

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Chin:

Firm and well developed, plump.

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Snout:

Not clearly pointed. A shallow indentation forming the muzzle is desirable. A pinch counts as a fault.

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ear shape:

Relatively large and broad at the base, slightly rounded at the tips. A drawing ("wild mark") is desirable, as is a tuft of hair on the tips of the ears.

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Location:

Clearly set apart, attentively erect.

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eye shape :

Large, almond-shaped and clearly spaced.

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Color:

Brilliant and expressive, amber, green or yellow, with a pure, intense colour. Outlined with the same base color as the ticking.

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neck shape:

Graceful

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tail shape:

Quite long and tapering to a point, wide at the base.

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Body :

Build Of medium length and compactness, strong, supple and muscular. Overall athletic build.

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coat structure:

Short, fine, soft and closed, close-fitting.

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Color:

2 or 3 bands of color on each hair, with dark tips as standard.

Badges White badges are tolerated on the chin and right on the nose.