Agouti (ticked) coat plus facial markings, believed to originate from Egypt via Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Has been known as Algerian Cat and Ethiopian Cat. Silver Abyssinians (color on silver background) recognised in the UK. Longhaired Abyssinian variants became the Somali breed. Solid-colour Abyssinian variants exist but are not recognised. See also British Tick, Somali, Wild Abyssinian..