Buyer question
How long does an Australian Mist live?
Our Animal Library gives the Australian Mist a lifespan of 12–16 years.
Source: the Australian Mist page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Australian Mist in the Animal Library
The detail
A spotted or marbled shorthair developed in Australia from 1976 using Burmese, Abyssinian and domestic cats. Bred as an indoor companion, the Mist is gentle, tolerant of handling and content in smaller homes.
- Origin
- Australia, 1976
- Best fit
- Families, indoor homes
- Temperament
- Gentle, tolerant, calm
What to weigh
Australian Mists are rare outside Australia and the UK, so waiting lists are common. They gain weight easily indoors and need measured meals and daily play.