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Wayne, I just don't think these cats will do really nicely in a big group. They often need SO much attention, that I think they do better in an exclusive environment. They do share, but they are also very, very demanding. That is not to say that some thrive or don't thrive in groups....it is an observation on my behalf. They tend to PUNISH you if you don't spend time with them...one on one...
Maybe some of the other Abys owners will chime in on this one...
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Filou does not like too many people or animals around. He retires then and does not come outside as long as the people have not left (some of our friends are sad about that because they would love to pet him). His mother and dad however lived in a multi-cat household with 5 cats and some rabbits and adjusted well. His dad was the only not-spayed tom there -this must have been a reason why. And it was a really big former farmhouse. Another of the cats there was a Bengal who used to play ball with little Filou.
Filou however is polite: he says hello to everybody and gives a nosekissie to everyone who comes (even to my mom's dachshund Amber -but then he goes upstairs). I think I agree with Sallyanne.
BTW: Filou is a French name and means something like "charming rascal". His official name is Solo (because he was a single kitten) but I think my idea was better.:D
Wayne I'm not so sure Abys would like to be in a group of cats. Males may be more willing to share. Females on the other hand are not so accepting in my experience. They are very territorial . My breeder doesn't recommend 2 females in one house. Male and female seems to work best. Maya is the boss here and Bodhi accepts this with little protest. I think she sees herself as my boss too. Her displeasure with my being away from home too long is to pee on something of mine or a place like the bed or sofa where I spend lots of time. I'm home by 7 o'clock now, no more late hours and no more peeing , so far. Bodhi is such a mellow guy nothing seems to bother him. I sometimes wonder if he even knows when we go out. He is fixated on or rather in the kitchen sink.
My cats are extremely socialble and will greet anyone and sit on their laps. My aby is attached to me and I tend to give him more attention than the others simply because he's in my face 24-7. I think he would probably like it better if he were the only cat but since he was the 4th everyone's here to stay. He can get really spiteful though, if you are not paying enough attention to him he will defecate in the litter box room in the middle of the floor. It's a small price to pay for his unconditional love! When the time comes that I have no more cats, I would definately get another aby (and a somali too!!)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/fd0f9564.jpg
She doesn't mind having her paws get wet, at all!
You can still see where she was licking her fur off, eariler this summer. The spot, quite large, is toward her upper back end.... right now it is just about grown in, but still has a different shade or color to it. Those darn Abys!
Supercute -and a real cat duck! You couldn't believe it...
Tama doing what he does best: looking cute
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/fd0f67ef.jpg
Playtime: (sorry for the blurry pic)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/fd0f67d0.jpg
I love Tama's colouring. I've never seen a Blue Aby in person. Pretty boy looks good with the colours in your living room too. Must add that Neko (the nose) in your pictures is absolutley adorable. An honorary Aby I'd say.;)
http://kwknox.home.att.net/Mango/index.html
good luck and enjoy
What should I say: This is my favorite thread. Neko1: Tama is one of the most beautiful cats I've ever seen.
Sallyanne: thanx for sharing Mango: Isn't he a true brofur of ours?
So much fun:) :D :) :D
Bastet comes from a multi-cat household but prefers human company to that of another cat - so I have just kept her instead of taking her fur brother with me when I left a multi cat household - Prattly - another aby - attached himself to my (now ex) partner of mine so I didn't want him fretting for him. I thought it was best for both of them to have company. Bastet only used to sleep beside prattly but shied away from any other contact with him. Aby's in a multicat household are great! provided they have someone to attach themselves to. However, it also depends on their personalities as well. Each aby as his/her own personality so it is strongly dependent on that.
Thankyou so much for the Mango website! What a gorgeous aby! I know how that owner feels! :D
Loved that Mango website!!
Here is Dune: dad to Miley and Graemer
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/fd068d45.jpg
This is LLBean: one of their grandfathers
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/fd068d46.jpg
I have photos of their mother, but need to scan it.
Maybe I will remember to do it tomorrow, at work!
I have seen Dune before when I was looking for Abys at the internet. He's one of the most beautiful Abys I've ever seen. This regal pose! I am looking forward to see more of Miley's and Graemer's ancestors!