How old does an Australian Mist cat get?
Australian Mists are generally long lived and can live well into their late teens. Australian Mists normally weigh between 4 – 7kgs. The Australian Mist has no specific health care problems and, like the Burmese, live well into their teens. As with all cats it is a good idea to have an annual health check from about the age of eight.
How old do cats have to be to be desexed in UK?
To date, studies investigating age at desexing are limited. A survey of cat owners in the UK found that 92% of all cats older than 6 months, but only 66% percent of cats aged 6–12 months, were desexed 6.
When did the Australian Mist get its name?
These days, the Australian Mist has become honored as Australia’s national cat! In 1998, the breed’s name was changed from the Spotted Mist to the Australian Mist. The Australian Mist was officially accepted as having gained championship status by the International Cat Association (TICA) in 2014.
What’s the life expectancy of an Australian Mist?
As kittens they are lively, but sober up a little on maturity. Their life expectancy is in the mid to late teens. Australian Mists thrive on human contact, making them happy to remain indoors between dusk and dawn or to be wholly indoor pets, an advantage as most people now prefer to keep their pets indoors. This also protects native wildlife.
Australian Mists are generally long lived and can live well into their late teens. Australian Mists normally weigh between 4 – 7kgs. The Australian Mist has no specific health care problems and, like the Burmese, live well into their teens. As with all cats it is a good idea to have an annual health check from about the age of eight.
To date, studies investigating age at desexing are limited. A survey of cat owners in the UK found that 92% of all cats older than 6 months, but only 66% percent of cats aged 6–12 months, were desexed 6.
What makes an Abyssinian cat an Australian Mist cat?
From the Burmese we get the dilution for the colours, four of the colours and some of the pattern plus they’re laid back nature. From the Abyssinian came the ticking, which developed the pattern, two more colours and a touch of lively intelligence. Domestics contributed to the best spots but mostly to the vigour of the breed.
Who are the Breeders of the Australian Mist?
These delectable short-haired cats were the brain-child of Dr. Truda Straede (Nintu Cattery) who has developed the breed over the last 40 years. The Australian Mist have a large gene pool, derived from over 30 foundation cats, half Burmese, and a quarter each Abyssinian and Domestic.