Australian mist

The origins of the Australian Mist date back to the late 1970s, when an Australian from the Sydney area, Dr. Truda Straede, began crossing Abyssinians, Burmese and local domestic cats. The goal was to create a very gentle and affectionate breed particular to Australia which had no breed of its own until then. Abyssinians were chosen for some of their colors and especially for the ticking of their coat, Burmese for their gentle and placid character as well as for certain dilute colors not found in the Abyssinian and finally, spotted tabby domestic cats to obtain the desired coat. In 1980, the breed was accepted in a register of experimental breeds, six years later and after four generations of cats, the breed was officially recognized under the name of spotted mist (a name referring to the only coat pattern accepted in the breed). In 1997, the breed took its current name when the blotched tabby coat was accepted. For the first time in 2004, the breed was recognized outside its country of origin by the WCF. However, at present, this breed remains almost unknown outside of Australia, with the exception of a few English breeding programs.

The character of the Australian Mist is one of the most important points in the development of the breed. It is described as calm and affectionate, intelligent and loving to follow its owner. It is also said to be patient and easily accepts cohabitation with other animals or children. However, these character traits remain perfectly individual and are a function of each cat's history.

L'australian mist est un chat équilibré, qui doit rester modéré dans tous ses traits physiques, aucun ne tirant vers un extrême.