Abyssinians are very active, friendly,
curious and playful, but are usually
not "lap cats"; they are too
preoccupied exploring and playing; they
are "busy" cats, and can get bored and
depressed without daily activity and
attention.
Many Abyssinians enjoy heights, and
will explore their surroundings in
three dimensions, from the floor to
their owner's shoulders to the top of
the highest furniture. They are highly
intelligent, and probably the most
independent of any domestic breed.
There is a long-haired version of the
Abyssinian, called the Somali.
