The African wildcat appears to have diverged from the other subspecies about 131,000 years ago. Some individual African wildcats were first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in the Near East, and are the ancestors of the domestic cat. Remains of domesticated cats were found in human burials in Cyprus that are estimated to have been established by Neolithic farmers about 9,500 years ago. Crossings between domestic cats and African wildcats are still common today.
Even so, take precise measurements of height, width and depth before going shopping: While the standard size dishwasher is about 24 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 35 inches high (with adjustable-height legs), those are approximate dimensions.
How much space do you have? Freestanding clothes washers typically range in width from 24 to 27 inches; 27 inches is the most popular size. Today's larger front loaders can be stacked with a matching dryer on top, so if you have the height, you can get two full-size appliances in your space instead of just one. Where will you install the washer?