This paper will discuss three breeds of cats, Abyssinian, Bombay and Tonkinese, with regard to three distinctions: history, characteristics, and description.
The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds, but it's true history has been surrounded by much speculation. The Abyssinian appears to resemble the paintings and sculptures of the ancient Egyptian cat, however there is no proof of this (Internet). Abyssinian is breed of domestic cat, probably of Egyptian origin, that has been considered to approximate the sacred cat of ancient Egypt more closely than any other living cat (Britannica). First Abyssinian imported to North America from England arrived in the early 1900s (Internet). In 1950's, the Abyssinian began to gain popularity and today it is the most popular short hair breed (Internet).
The Abyssinian is an active, intelligent cat that loves people. The Abyssinian is noted for being affectionate and quite, though generally shy with strangers (Britannica). Abyssinians are often thought of as cats that like to be in high places and have a great love of water (internet). Abyssinians are not known for being loud cats and can communicate their feelings and desires in many ways (Internet).
Abyssinian is a colorful cat with a distinctly ticked coat, medium in size and regal in appearance (Internet). Any of a breed of small slender cats of African origin with short brownish hair ticked with bands of darker color (Britannica Ency.). The overall impression of the ideal Abyssinian would be a colorful cat with a distinctly ticked coat, medium in size and regal in appearance. The Abyssinian is lithe, hard and muscular, showing eager activity and a lively interest in all surroundings. Well balanced temperamentally and physically with all elements of the cat in proportion (CFA Aby Breed Standard).
The Bombay as developed by Nikki Horner by crossing sable Burmese with a solid black American Shorthair (car fanciers).
