Formerly known as the Spotted Mist, these cats were developed in Sydney, Australia from a combination of more than thirty foundation cats, including Burmese, Abyssinian and Domestic shorthairs. The breed is the brainchild of Dr. Trude Straede (Nintu Cattery) and was developed over a period of nine years beginning in 1977. The breed was first recognized for champion status in the 1980s and the name “Australian Mist” was officially accepted in 1998. These lively and lovable house cats have inherited the best of all their sires; having the people-loving temperament of the Burmese, the intelligence and agility of the Abyssinian … Continue reading →