Any Aby breeders on here.

Sorry about that issue, hope things go better for you.

, My bindi is for the most part well behaved on a harness and leash, In fact sometimes if my hands are really full I will let him out and put my stuff down and grab him and harness him outside, oviouslly I'd only do that in exterme suitations, most of the time he is leashed and harnessed before we set foot out of the door. He does have an issue with wanting to go into peoples yards and runing under their houses or hunting birds.


Another question? Do cat breeders work other jobs outside of breeding cats or is it more of a hobby, not that I'm intrested just wanted to know.

This weekend I'm going to a cat show I'm excited cant wait.

Originally Posted by Panther pride

Sorry about that issue, hope things go better for you.

, My bindi is for the most part well behaved on a harness and leash, In fact sometimes if my hands are really full I will let him out and put my stuff down and grab him and harness him outside, oviouslly I'd only do that in exterme suitations, most of the time he is leashed and harnessed before we set foot out of the door. He does have an issue with wanting to go into peoples yards and runing under their houses or hunting birds.


Another question? Do cat breeders work other jobs outside of breeding cats or is it more of a hobby, not that I'm intrested just wanted to know.

This weekend I'm going to a cat show I'm excited cant wait.

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HOBBY.. If someone claims they make a profit from it RUN the other way ..

I beleive Nial and Terri stated one yr there expences were 26000 and the breeding brought in 13000

Good advise. Do Abys have any speical health issues?. Do they live as long as a moggy? My Bindi is a moggy, a black male I adopted from my dads ex-girlfriend, she found a stray black and white pregnant moggy queen and took her in and provided a safe place for her to have kittens, I picked out Bindi at 8 weeks and brought him home for free. She spayed the female but due to the fact that there were alot of other animals in the house her temperment was mean and I think she had be put to sleep. All if the 6 kittens found homes

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Originally Posted by Panther pride

Good advise. Do Abys have any speical health issues?. Do they live as long as a moggy? My Bindi is a moggy, a black male I adopted from my dads ex-girlfriend, she found a stray black and white pregnant moggy queen and took her in and provided a safe place for her to have kittens, I picked out Bindi at 8 weeks and brought him home for free. She spayed the female but due to the fact that there were alot of other animals in the house her temperment was mean and I think she had be put to sleep.

All if the 6 kittens found homes

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I have had 3 abbys. One died due to anesthetic (ketamine) while he was getting his teeth worked on .It broke my heart, he was 5 years old. I was told by my breeder to be very cautious with anesthetics with this breed. She highly recommended ISO when any surgery had to be done. Abbys tend to have dental issues and my breeder also discussed that with me, Both my vets in Colorado and Nebraska also stated that this breed had a tendency for bad teeth. Of the 3 abbys, 2 have had alot of issues with their teeth.

Panther, looking forward to meeting you at the show in Farmington - do you have an idea about when you will be coming (Sat/Sun and time?) Just look for Charlie

I don't know? My dad is sick with the flu

I'm sure we will make it though

Hope so, is he your transporation? Hope he's better soon.

Yes, I have pcas on the weekdays and limited time to do the things I have to as it is. He might go to work tommrow might not.


I'm learning so much about Abys, could you tell me everything I need to know

About the breed that is, sorry I left that out.

Abymummy would be better. Charlie is an ocicat but has a lot of aby traits What specifically do you want to know about them?

I want to know, the temperment, health issues, do's and don'ts- stuff like that.

Um is anyone going to post?.

I'm coming this sunday my dads all better, things changed. Looking forwards to seeing anyone who shows up

Well you know I'll be there. Scamperfarms was supposed to enter her cat, but has to work, so she's not sure if she will be able to stop by the show.

Just give me a few more hours to recover and I'll answer all your questions!!!!

Originally Posted by Panther pride

I want to know, the temperment, health issues, do's and don'ts- stuff like that.

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Abyssinians are:

Rascals but loving ones Keep all breakables in closed cupboards but since they are the Einsteins of the cat world, they'll figure out a way to open the doors anyway I have a good friend who loves to stay home just watching her Abys get into everything! Vertical challenges are a must. Horizontal challenges are boring! Very trainable when started at a young age.

Abys are dedicated to one human - in other words, a one human cat but will tolerate other humans in close contact with "their human". Do expect your Aby to be your bed partner. Abys just LOVE to be around their human and will follow you everywhere

Medium in size - no more than 10-14lbs for males and females are about 1/3 smaller.

Generally a healthy breed BUT as with all breeds they do have some medical concerns namely:

1. Pyruvase Kinrase Deficiency (Pk Def). Most breeders do NOT have cats with Pk def in their lines but some do. If considering an Aby, it would be best to ensure that the cattery does not have this in their lines. Like PKD in Persians and Exotics (predominantly) Pk def shortens the life span of Abyssinians.

2. Dental issues. A small percentage of Abyssinians DO have dental issues. It is recommended that you get your Aby's teeth checked on a regular basis and especially when they get halitosis (bad breath). It just means they will lose teeth faster than the norm. Please note I mean teeth, not gums.

3. Eye Issues. Really, NOT a major concern for me especially as a breeder. A tiny percentage of Abyssinians do develop eye problems as they grow older and I mean OLDER. There have been instances of cataracts and sores.

I hope this gives you a better basis of understanding.