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FIFe #ABY · FIFe Category 4

Abyssinian (FIFe #ABY)

Abyssinian (EMS code: ABY) is a FIFe feline registration entry in FIFe Category 4 (Abyssinian, Somali, Oriental, Siamese, Rex and Hairless Cats). Recognition status: definitive. Standard last modified in 2016.

FIFe #ABYFIFe Category 4: FIFe Category IV — Abyssinian, Oriental, Rex & Hairless CatsRecognition Status: definitive
Abyssinian — Key Facts
Breed NameAbyssinian (Abyssinian)
SpeciesFeline (Felis catus)
Primary RegistryFIFe #ABY
Group / CategoryFIFe Category 4 — FIFe Category IV — Abyssinian, Oriental, Rex & Hairless Cats
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2016
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FIFe Standard #ABY (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FIFe #ABY

Abyssinian — Standard & Care

Feline breed in FIFe Category 4 (Abyssinian, Somali, Oriental, Siamese, Rex and Hairless Cats). Coat grooming, indoor environmental enrichment, and nutrition follow FIFe welfare and breed standard guidelines.

Check FIFe breeding and registration rules and official EMS ABY standard documentation for mandatory genetic and veterinary health checks.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Abyssinian

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Abyssinian, EMS ABY
Español (ES)Gato Abisinio
Deutsch (DE)Abessinierkatze
Français (FR)Abyssin
Português (PT-BR)Gato Abissínio
FAQ

FAQ — Abyssinian

Where can I check the official standard?

Abyssinian (EMS code: ABY) is a FIFe feline registration entry in FIFe Category 4 (Abyssinian, Somali, Oriental, Siamese, Rex and Hairless Cats). Recognition status: definitive. Standard last modified in 2016.

How do I find the national club?

National clubs and international shows, with official sources and verification dates.

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-07

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.