Jenluckenbach, to be fair to Abys... I think that SAS and I just happened to get a pair of fire-crackers in the personality department. My previous 2 were both very sweet natured and mellow and got along with everyone. When they passed on I was heart-broken and catless for over a year. I swore not to get another Aby...was about to get a "mutt" but due to circumstances I didn't inherit the two cats, and left to my own resources..next thing I knew 2 more Abys ..totally different look and personalities. Maya may mellow with time, she's an exceptionaly intelligent cat ....I figure the smarter the animal the more potentional to wreck havoc. Lets just say Abys are the border collies of the cat world.They have to kept very busy and occupied. I've had "mutt" types too who were as bright and as much trouble, more actually ... a black female in particular.. she and Maya...yikes. But despite all the troubles I love them dearly and can't imagine being without them. There is never a dull moment here.