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86 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

AUSTRALIAN MIST

THIS AFFECTIONATE CAT HAS A STEADY TEMPERAMENT AND A DELICATELY BEAUTIFUL COAT

Place of origin Australia The first pedigree cat to be developed in Australia, this
Date of origin 1970s breed was created from crosses between Burmese (pp.39–
Breed registries GCCF 40), Abyssinian (p.83), and Australian domestic shorthair
Weight range 8–13lb (3.5–6kg) cats. Formerly known as the Spotted Mist, it comes in a range
Grooming
of attractive spotted and marbled patterns and colors, all
enhanced by ticking that produces a delicate misted effect.
Colors and patterns The Australian Mist is extremely popular in its native country
Spotted or marbled and has earned a reputation as a particularly easy pet to
tabby, misted by
ticking; colors include keep. It has a loving nature, lives happily indoors, and
brown, blue, peach, is equally suitable as a playmate for children or a
chocolate, lilac, faithful companion for the less active owner.
and gold. Prominent
whisker pads
Broad, slightly
rounded head
Short, sleek coat Ears wide at
base and tilt
slightly forward
Medium-large,
Broad, firm body
rounded chest
Green eyes
with straight
upper lids
Nose broad
with slight dip

Blue marble
tabby coat

Broken necklace
markings
Long tail thick
in proportion
to body
Paler underparts

Neat oval paws