| The Australian Mist Cat is a relatively new cat breed. | | | | have their papers) both as I said previously are |
| It was first created by Truda Straeda. The Australian | | | | chocolate spotted, and from a distance it's easy to |
| mist is a combination of three cat breeds. The | | | | confuse them. But one has a more golden undertone, |
| Abyssinian, the Burmese and The Domestic Short | | | | whereas the other has a more cafe au lait undertone. |
| Hair. This breed is known for it's even temperament, | | | | Both with chocolate spots. And one is long, well built |
| sense of humor and loving nature. As it is said to | | | | yet very very muscular. And the other is soft and |
| have inherited the Burmese 'laid back' nature. The | | | | squishy to touch and whilst looks smaller than the |
| Abyssian's striking fur and the hardiness of the | | | | other is about 1.5kg heavier. Both eat the same |
| Domestic Short Hair. | | | | amount and exercise the same. One talks a lot, |
| The Australia Mist Cat is a short haired breed, that | | | | especially when he wants something, the other is |
| comes in Spotted and Marbled varieties with a range | | | | quietly watchful. Both are very affectionate. One in |
| of colors meeting the breeds standards. You can find | | | | an in-your-face way. The other in between periods |
| an Australian Mist in Lilac, Brown, Chocolate, Peach | | | | of reserve. |
| and Gold. With a cat having spots or a marbled | | | | A distinguishing feature too of the Australian Mist cat |
| pattern within this color range. I in fact have two | | | | is that their base coat is not white, it is a very light |
| chocolate spotted which resemble miniature leopards. | | | | light cream. So any cat that is said to be Australian |
| As pets they are perfect with children and the | | | | Mist and has a base color is not a true Australian Mist |
| elderly. They are happy to be handled and do not | | | | cat. |
| scratch or bite. As kittens they are playful and are | | | | Another lovely trait of this beautiful breed is that you |
| said to become a bit more mature as they get older, | | | | can train them like a dog from a young age (any age |
| though I can vouch with my three year old she is still | | | | in fact). They will sit, come and also play fetch. I am |
| extremely playful (plays fetch), with age bringing | | | | bought a ball as I sit at my office desk, throw it |
| more a sensibility that is not often found in kittens in | | | | down the stairs and my cat runs after it, brings it |
| any breed. This is a cat breed that is expect to live | | | | back and drops it at my feet...yes I am talking about |
| to their mid to late teens with very little health issues | | | | a cat! |
| (thanks to the Domestic Short Hair in them). | | | | This breed is also good with other cats and also |
| Green eyes are a distinguishing feature and they can | | | | people. Nothing really phases them. I have not known |
| come in any shade of green. There build is quite | | | | two cats that so lack that split personality of friend |
| stocky as they are a medium sized cat with a | | | | one minute, foe the next. They're chilled and very |
| muscular chest, and they can be voracious eaters, so | | | | playful. Another distinguishing characteristic is their |
| need to be monitored. They are often heavier than | | | | desire just to be near you, the owner. My two are |
| they seem, with a rounded head and big expressive | | | | allowed outside, however they choose to stay close |
| eyes - in that stunning green mentioned previously. | | | | to me. So no 'secret cats business' for this breed. |
| Ears tend to range from medium to large and their | | | | All in all with the Australian Mist Cat breed, you get a |
| paws are elegantly oval. Tails are thick, tapering | | | | hearty, healthy very easy going cat, with striking |
| towards the end and often have rings of it's feature | | | | markings that is very easy to care for. And they |
| color around it. | | | | have personality plus. I definitely have become a big |
| Now to comment on my cats, to give you a feel for | | | | fan! |
| how different they can be within the breed (both | | | | |