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Australian Mist
| Origin And History | This breed was developed by Truda Straede in Australia beginning in 1976. The breed was developed by crossing the Burmese, Abyssinian, and miscellaneous domestic short-haired cats to create a short-haired cat with a spotted coat. The name was changed from "Spotted Mist" to "Australian Mist" in 1998, when cats with marbled coats, rather than spots, were accepted as part of the breed. |
| Personality | Australian Mist Cat breeds do not handle new environments well. Expect it to be reclusive or reluctant when it is first brought home. This cat breed goes out of its way meet new people. Owners find it very cute that the cat will interrupt whatever it is doing to greet new visitors at the door. The Australian Mist Cat breed can be very social, but does not require a lot of interaction. They are a great pet for owners that are looking to spend occasional time with their cats. Owners who are parents will be thrilled with the way this cat breed interacts with their youngsters. Bringing this cat breed into a home that requires them to share their living space with dogs should be no problem. Though, on occasion the Australian Mist Cat may not get along with the dogs around it. This cat breed lives to love. Owners can expect their Australian Mist Cat to show a lot of affection towards them. Owners will have their hands full with this cat as it loves to play. The Australian Mist Cat is very playful. The Australian Mist Cat is a high energy cat breed that loves to run around and have fun. Not many cats are as smart as this one. The Australian Mist Cat is one of the most intelligent cats in the world. |
Physical Attributes
| Appearance | The Australian Mist Cat is considered to be a medium sized cat breed and is often described as tenuous and tiny. Future cat owners that are searching for a medium sized cat breed will be very pleased with this cat as it often weighs within 8 lbs (3.6 kg) to 15 lbs (6.8 kg). The fur (or lack-there-of) of the Australian Mist Cat is often described as glabrous, barren, and stark. People looking to purchase a Australian Mist Cat will find that these cats are available in colours like brown, blue, chocolate, and lilac, and gold and peach.. Some of the more rare colours are exotic among cat breeds. The Australian Mist Cat breed has a medium length tail. This is due to its origins and the genetics that were thought out when the cat was originally bred. The Australian Mist Cat breed has a reputation for having large sized eyes which lead them to be more attractive than other feline breeds. |
| Health | Health issues do not occur very often in this cat breed. Owners are very pleased with how healthy, their Australian Mist Cat is. Health issues are common among domesticated animals. This cat breed may be susceptible to Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Eye Problems, and Tapeworms. People with cat allergies, are taking a risk by being in contact with Australian Mist Cat breed. It may cause an allergic reaction. |
