Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a cat of the breed "Australian mist cat" you know certain factors. You must take into account their character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

In 1977 The doctor. Truda Stræde, the creator of the race of “Australian mist cat”, It presented an idea to the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Cat Control (This body was replaced by the Cat Fanciers’ Association of NSW, a member agency of the Coordinating Council of the cat from Australia) para desarrollar una raza de gato que fuera verdaderamente única de Australia.

The breed was developed at the junction of the Burmese cat, Abyssinian cat cats and dogs domestic short hair to create a cat for short hair with a spotted coat.

El objetivo era crear una nueva raza con un temperamento pacífico y un patrón de manchas especialmente para su uso en interiores. In 1986, the breed was really recognized in Australia, en ese momento todavía bajo el nombre de “Spotted Mist“. By increasing the range of brands and colors -between, the cat is also available with tabby coat-, the name was finally changed into 1998: today the cat is called “Mist australiano”.

The Australian mist cat has an athletic and muscular body. Su figura con las piernas fuertes y el torso ancho ya sugiere que le gustan las actividades físicas. This medium-sized cat has large green eyes and a rounded head.. Ears are slightly rounded and stand out alertly. In general, the face radiates kindness and curiosity, attributes that are part of your personality. The fur has several drawings (stains, stripes and squiggles) and color dimensions that give the cat a hazy look. Debido a estas características de color, it is also called “australian fog cat”.

The Australian mist cat comes in different colors:

The Australian mist cat is caring and people-oriented. But it is also social in relation to other species, so socialization with other cats is not only possible, but also very important.

Whenever it can come into contact with other creatures, prefers solo adventures. Aunque es una de las típicas gatas de casa, seldom lazily lies down. The Australian mist cat is lively, curious and active, por lo que no le gusta la monotonía ni el aburrimiento.

Some Mist can be trained to go leash walking.

The Australian mist cat adapts flexibly to the living conditions of its owner. Can cope with large families, both in a flat and in a nursing home, as long as there's someone to hang out with.

If you acquire an adult cat, es posible que necesite algún tiempo para acostumbrarse al nuevo entorno, sobre todo si hay niños alrededor y el gato no sabe aún cómo interactuar con ellos. By the way, no hay enfermedades típicas de la raza en lo que respecta al Australian mist cat. This breed of cat is healthy, robust and long-lived. However, You must go regularly to veterinary check-ups and update vaccination and antiparasitic protection.

The life expectancy of a "Australian mist cat" healthy is from 13 to 17 years on average.

The Australian mist cat it is a social animal that prefers to stay close to its interaction partners rather than roam outside only. They will take advantage of small outdoor spaces, como un jardín contiguo, but they will also be happy in a flat, as long as, of course, can exercise and occupy themselves at home. A spacious apartment is not essential, pero sería ideal debido a su carácter ágil. If there are several options to climb and play on the premises, the Mist australiano thoroughly explore your environment.

It also, in an unsupervised outdoor area, there is always a basic risk of loss for purebred cats. Criminal gangs see lucrative business in outdoor cats, especially when it comes to a specimen as special as the Australian mist cat. If a getter gets it, he catches it and sells it. For this reason, if you allow your cat to access an outdoor area, you will need adapted protection. For example, equip your cat with a GPS tracker or transponder. It may even be mandatory for your cat to be marked where you live.

The Australian mist cat is a cat with a playful interest and a greater desire to exercise, so if you keep it as an indoor cat, will need to climb a lot. Variety in the form of different toys should also be provided at all times. The cat likes it best when it doesn't have to take care of itself, but its owner or a fellow man plays with it.

Buy purebred kittens Mist australiano can be treacherous, as these purebred cats are practically non-existent outside of Australia. In all Europe, it is considered a real stroke of luck to get hold of one of these rare kittens, ya que se crían principalmente en Nueva Zelanda y Australia. In general, la raza felina es aún muy joven, por lo que primero debe ampliarse la conciencia global antes de que pueda surgir gradualmente una jurisdicción de clubes de cría especiales. It also, cats have a proud price. A prospective buyer has to pay a few 1000 euros for your desired cat, always depending on the breeder, general demand and location.

However, with a little luck, you will find a Australian-Mist-Mix or a cat of at least similar appearance.

Niebla Australiano o Australian Mist / Cat Breed

Bronson the Australian Mist cat playing fetch

1. Spotted Mist (English).
2. Spotted mist (French).
3. Australian Mist (German).
4. Australian Mist (Portuguese).
5. Gato de la niebla (español).