Abyssinian
Shorthair · Ethiopia; developed in Britain · medium
None listed · Typically $1,800 to $3,000 in the USA slender, ticked-coat athlete that climbs everything and wants to be involved in whatever you are doing. Not a lap cat, but a constant companion.
What they are like
- Energy
- Affection
- Talkative
- Shedding
- Grooming
- With children
- With dogs
- With other cats
How much does an Abyssinian cost?
What changes the price
- Breeding rights cost more than a pet-only contract
- Show-quality kittens and rare colors sit at the top of the range
- Health testing and registration are built into a responsible breeder's price
- Where you are: coastal cities run higher than the rest of the country
- Imported or newly available lines carry a premium
$1,800 to $3,000 for a pet-quality kitten in the US
Typical US range for a pet-quality kitten from a registered breeder, as reported by breeders; checked October 2026.
For this breed
- Ruddy and red are the classic colors; blue and fawn are less common and often priced higher
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