Aegean Cat

Overview

Overview of Aegean Cat

Archeologists have found evidence that the first domesticated cat lived on the Mediteranean island of Cyprus 9500 years ago so the Agean cat likely descended from these ancient felines! Generally only found around the Greek Islands, Aegean cats are a naturally occurring breed first discovered on the Cycladic Islands (in the Aegean Sea). With a semi-long haired coat, Aegean cats typically weigh about 9-10 lbs for males and 7-9 lbs for females. These medium-sized cats tend to shed excess hair all year round when living indoors (due to exposure to artificial light). They are less prone to genetic diseases since their breed came about through natural selection.