Abyssinians are busy, athletic and intensely curious: they explore everything, climb high and are rarely lap cats. They suit households that enjoy an active, interactive cat and can provide plenty of play.
Health testing. Ask for DNA tests for pyruvate kinase deficiency (PK-def) and progressive retinal atrophy (rdAc PRA) on both parents. There is no DNA test for the renal amyloidosis seen in some lines, so ask about the parents' family health history.
Coat care. The short, ticked coat needs only a weekly brush. Gum disease is common in the breed, so start tooth brushing early and keep up with dental checks.
Typical price. Pet-home Abyssinian kittens from registered US breeders usually cost about $1,200–$2,500; breeding rights, show prospects and rare colors cost more. A price far below that range is a common scam signal.
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Before you pay a deposit: Ask for PK-def and PRA results for both parents and whether any close relatives have had kidney disease. On PurrTrust every cattery's identity and TICA/CFA registration is checked before it can list, you meet the kitten on a live video check-in first, and deposits are paid through the platform — never by Zelle, gift card, wire or crypto. Our scam guide covers the warning signs.
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