The story of the Abyssinian cat is as old as civilization itself—rich with mystery, elegance, and a dash of wild spirit.

Cat trainer and breeder Lisa-Maria Padilla, 52, of Reston, appeared with her blue Abyssinian cats at the National Capital Cat Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly over the weekend, Sept. 7-8.

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(Image credit: Alamy) The Egyptian Mau is a relatively rare cat breed who is thought to have been in existence for 4000 years. Archeologists have discovered cats in the tombs of ancient Egyptians that ...

4. Abyssinian (Image credit: Getty Images) Abyssinian cats make fantastic family pets thanks to their energetic and social nature. A medium-sized cat with a long, lean and athletic body, they have a ...

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Abyssinian. Image by Sergey Semin via Unsplash. The Abyssinian cat is another breed with ancient roots, often associated with the cats depicted in Egyptian art. Renowned for its slender, muscular ...

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