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From Lisa Lemberger, Nevada
These are two Abyssinians from a recent litter that I had. They are brothers and their names are Yankee and Mikey.
   

   
Coat Type, Color & Grooming May be one of three distinct color patterns:
Ruddy: Orange-brown fur, ticked with dark brown or black; ears and tail are tipped with black; underside of body and inside legs are orange-brown or burnt sienna, without ticking; nose is tile red; paw pads are black or brown.
Red: Reddish fur, ticked with chocolate brown; ears and tail are tipped with chocolate brown; nose and paw pads are pink.
Blue: Blue-gray fur, ticked with various shades of slate blue; ears and tail tipped with slate-blue; underside of body and inside forelegs are soft cream to beige; nose is dark pink; paw pads are mauve.
Physical Attributes Medium sized; firm, muscular, well-balanced body; slightly rounded, wedge-shaped head with large ears and large, almond-shaped eyes; fairly long tail; soft, silky coat.
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Personality Active and affectionate; prefers larger, open spaces; gets along with dogs; likes water and heights.
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Health Problems Patellar luxation; renal amyloidosis; retinal atrophy (a rare eye condition that ultimately leads to impaired vision).
   
   
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