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O Australian Mix, also known as Australian Mist or Spottes Mist, is a breed developed in Australia in 1976. It is descended from a cross between several cat breeds including the Burmese, Abyssinians and other short-haired cats nationals of Australia. Dr. Truda Straede, breeder, wanted a cat with all the characteristics of its predecessors, in addition, with a friendly character, active and with good humor. Learn more about this breed of cat below at PeritoAnimal.
Source- Oceania
- Australia
- Category III
- thick tail
- Big ears
- Slender
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- 3-5
- 5-6
- 6-8
- 8-10
- 10-14
- 8-10
- 10-15
- 15-18
- 18-20
- Active
- outgoing
- Affectionate
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
physical appearance
While still a kitten, the Australian Mist appears to be a very robust cat, although over time its build gets thinner until it compensates for its normal cat-like structure. It's a medium-sized cat with short fur, so when it loses little it doesn't need a daily or excessively constant brushing. She has a very pretty and sweet face that highlights her big ears and eyes. Its weight is between 3 and 6 kilos. If cared for properly, their average life expectancy can reach 15 years.
The Australian Mist has several colors such as brown, gold, gray and dark colors. The fur always has little spots called mist in all fur, characteristic of the breed.
Character
The Australian Mist cat is very tolerant to the handling of its close relatives and stands out for being a cat that adapts to small spaces without showing anxiety or discomfort. Overall, he is a playful, amiable, friendly and not arrogant cat. The Australian Mix enjoy the company and attention of the people around you, is a grateful and sweet cat.
Sterilized specimens show an affinity and a better relationship with other animals, whether cats or dogs, a characteristic trait that was enhanced by the breeders.
care and health
You don't need to be overly careful to properly maintain an Australian Mist, as it is a very clean cat who will need an occasional brushing. In addition to their basic utensils, we must pay attention to taking them to the veterinarian at least once a year and maintaining their external and internal deworming with the defined regularity.
Some health problems that can affect Australin Mist are: urinary tract disease, eye problems and tapeworms. Nothing that cannot be detected and treated with regular consultation with the specialist. That's why we say that the Australian Mist cat is a very healthy specimen.