Abyssinian Cat Quick Guide PoC Posted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 22, 2015 PopularityVery popular – ranked 4th Cinnamon Abyssinian Cat Place of originIndia via Ethiopia (uncertain)Date of origin1860s (first show 1871 – UK)AncestryEthiopian house and street catsWeight4 – 7.5 kg (9 -16 lbs)TemperamentActive, not lapcatBody typeForeignRegistration CFA, FIFe, TICA, GCCFColours & TypesGCCF: Tawny (the foundation color), Cinnamon (Sorel), Blue (dilute Tawny), Fawn (dilute Cinnamon – dark, cream and copper) and Silver. Nonchampionship: chocolate, lilac, red, cream and tortoiseshell CFA: ruddy (ruddy brown, burnt sienna), red, blue, fawn. Grooming: Low demand. Ticked tabby coatOutcross breedsNoneNoteSpecial agouti ticked coat. Colour names vary according to the country/registry Please comment here using either Facebook or WordPress (when available).