About Abyssinian Cats - Most Popular Cat Breeds Photo Gallery Pictures:Abyssinian cats have a distinctly ticked and tawny coat. Their tail and paws may show tabby markings, but the body of the Abyssinian cat must not. The Abyssinian cat has large almond-shaped green or gold eyes with a fine dark line around them, with large ears. Their coat is generally a warm golden color, but "Abbys" can also