The Abyssinian cat is a domesticated breed of cat. It became one of the most popular breeds of shorthair cat. They have large pointed ears. Their head is wedge shaped. The eyes look like an almond and the colors can be gold, green, copper, and hazel. They have a fairly long tail and if you look at its head from the side their face is almost completely vertical. If you look at the top of its head, there is a m shaped curve.