Abyssinians are so named because of their similarity to the sacred cats portrayed in ancient Egyptian art. Like those seen on wall paintings, modern-day examples are medium-sized muscular and athletic cats with a long tapering tail, large pointed ears and large eyes.

In personality, they are active, alert, and highly intelligent. Many regard them as being similar to a dog - they will be happy to teach you a new trick everyday. In fact, an Aby will find almost any object around the home is just perfect to turn into their latest toy.

Abys come in a variety of colours, the most common being Tawny – a rich brown shade, Cinnamon – a warm copper colour (also known as Sorrel), Blue & Fawn – the lightest colour of all. The coat is unusual in that the ends of the hair are shaded with black or dark brown, called “ticking”, not unlike rabbit fur and just as soft.

A challenge to breeders has been the development of Silver Abyssinians - replacing the undercoat with Silver whilst maintaining the uppermost coat ticking has resulted in Black Silver, Blue Silver, Cinnamon Silver & Fawn Silver. The attractive Blue Silver is achieved as the colour blue is a dilution of black. Silver is one of the most difficult colours to work with to achieve a contrasting pattern of very high quality and clarity, and what is seen today has taken many years of dedicated breeding.

Here is the scenario: Take a wall in your lounge-room, paint it in any colour such as black, chestnut, or a dark shade of blue. Then try to paint underneath that with white paint so that your wall provides a soft, blended look. Not an easy task, by any standard!

However, as breeders we cannot only consider colour – engaging temperament, robust good health, accepted breed standards and the genetics underlying all this have to be taken into consideration when embarking on a breeding program.

For those of all ages, an Aby can certainly be an excellent companion. They have an adaptable character and when taught from an early age they will enjoy all the family has to offer, including travel and walks using a cat harness. Two Abys from Kimara happily spend many months at sea on their family boat.

		Name: Kimara Artik Delatamiere (Del Boy) Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: May 2007 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Del Boy has an outstanding balanced muscular body with good coat ticking, along with an exceptionally placid nature. These qualities suggest excellent potential as a stud boy for the coming years.
		Name: Kimara Artik Everso Silva (Midget) Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: May 2007 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Everso Silva, also known as ‘Midget’ is Delatamiere’s half sister. She may be half his size but is twice as naughty and has the most delightful affectionate nature. Everso Silva has an excellent Aby head with gentle curves. Her show career will be promising for 2008
		Name: Kimara Artik Everso Silva & Kimara Artik Delatamiere Type: Black Silver Abyssinians About Me: Just a delightful picture of Del Boy & Midget my two ‘doona huggers’ displaying angelic innocence
		Name: Kimara Arctic Queen of Ice (Queenie) Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: August 2004 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Queenie is an exceptionally sweet girl with beautiful green eyes and a very sweet expression.
		Name: Kimara Arctic Tigra Miere Type: Blue Silver Abyssinian DOB: May 2005 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Tiggy is a Blue Silver. Her body and head type are exceptional along with her very blissful nature. Being so laid-back, Tigra had no worries when she travelled across Australia to Queensland, to Zinnabar Abyssinian Cattery, to meet up with a stud cat owned by Kerstin Jones to expand our genetic pool. She is an exceptional mother to her kittens and a joyful companion.
		Name: Zinnabar Soft as Silk  (Sassy) Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: Jan 2007 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Sassy is our precious princess who came to us from Kerstin Jones of Zinnabar Abyssinians in Queensland. Delightful in every sense, Sassy fitted into our home and my husband’s arms from the day she arrived. Sassy will be looking for a suitable husband early next year as she loves to be centre of attention so motherhood will suit her well.
		Name: Nivalis Silver Samba Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: Dec 1998 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: We wish to thank Fiona and Andre Mangan of Nivalis Silver Abyssinians in NSW for our first Silver Abyssinian. Samba is now a happy retired girl who enjoys strolling around the garden. Samba put the Silver Abyssinians back on to the West Australian Show bench and it is now her Great Great Grand Children that continue the wonderful Silvers on display around Australia
		Name: Kimara Arctic Silva Lining Type: Black Silver Abyssinian Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Now owned by Kerstin Jones of Zinnabar Abyssinians in Qld. This beautiful boy who resembled the look of a cuddly polar bear as a baby now resides with Kerstin Jones of Zinnabar Abyssinians in QLD.   His stunning green eyes, crystal clear silver coat, traditional Abyssinian head type & wonderful soft nature has seen Bear placed highly on the show bench.  Bear is the father of many ‘Baby Bears’ including Zinnabar Soft as Silk, Kimara Artik Delatamiere & Kimara Artik Everso Silva.
		Name: Kimara Artik Abie Indy go Girl Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: November 2006 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Indy Go is the daughter of Kimara Arctic Tigra Miere; A very active girl, that is always busy & purrs at the same speed. Her wonderful athletic body & wonderful eye colour gives her a very striking appearance.
		Name: Kimara Arctic Reigning Star Type: Black Silver Abyssinian DOB: Sept 2004 Pedigree: View My Pedigree About Me: Icy has a very no nonsense attitude & is quite the chatter box. Her pedigree consists of the ‘older generation’ Silver Abyssinians. This is important part of breeding as it allows us to maintain the traditional standards of the Abyssinian breed