The Cyprus cats are grouped into two subspecies namely Aphrodite Giant [1] and Saint Helen Cat. On 1st July 2012, the Aphrodite cat became a fully recognised breed of the World Cat Federation. [2] [3] The most influential period for the Cyprus cat’s development occurred in 328 AD when two boatloads of cats were sent to the island from Egypt and Palestine by St Helena. This was done to combat the infestation of snakes on the island following a drought lasting 37 years. The cats were able to breed for twelve hundred years with little outside influence; this has resulted in a breed of cat which is unique, robust, and extremely healthy.