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Egyptian Mau – Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics & Facts

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The large gooseberry-green eyes and spotted coat in shades of silver, bronze, or smoke (pale silver fur tipped in black) are the Egyptian Mau most distinctive features. The qualities of the Egyptian Mau Cat are listed below.

Egyptian Mau Mixed Cat Breed Picture

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Egyptian Mau – Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics

Affectionate with Family
*****
Amount of Shedding
***
General Health
****
Potential for Playfulness
****
Tendency to Vocalize
**
Kid-Friendly
****
Friendly Toward Strangers
**
Easy to Groom
****
Intelligence
 
Pet Friendly
***

Vital Stats:

Life span: 12 to 15 years
Length: Medium
Weight: 6 to 14 pounds
Origin: Egypt

History

It is debatable whether the Mau is a result of thousands of years of Egyptian culture, but if admirers of the strikingly spotted cats want to assert that they are from the pharaonic era, who knows? It might be accurate. The Egyptian Mau, or “mau” as it is known in Egyptian, is noteworthy for being the only naturally-spotted domestic cat. In other words, human gene engineering of feline genes did not produce the spotting pattern.

Before World War II, the cats were well-known in Europe, but the destruction of the conflict put the breed in danger. The silver female kitten given to Russian princess Natalie Troubetskoy while she was residing in Rome is the origin of the breed as it is known today. Depending on the version of events, she either received the kitten from the Egyptian ambassador to Italy or from a young boy who had been keeping it in a shoebox.

Baba is the name Troubetskoy gave the kitten. Baba and two of her children moved to the United States with her in 1956. Troubetskoy started breeding the cats under the cattery name Fatima in order to preserve the Mau breed as a whole. She also wrote a breed standard. The Cat Fanciers Federation first recognized the breed in 1968, and the Cat Fanciers’ Association did so in 1977.

The breed’s gene pool was expanded by the importation of additional Maus in the 1980s and once more in 1991. Today, the majority of cat associations recognize the breed.

Size

A medium-sized cat, the Mau weighs 6 to 14 pounds.

Personality

You can tell when the Egyptian Mau is joyful. He kneads with his front paws and chortles in a soft, pleasant voice. He also rapidly swishes his tail. Being with his family, to whom he is utterly devoted, or showcasing his hunting prowess by pursuing and catching a toy that was thrown, or stalking and pounced on a wriggling lure at the end of a fishing pole toy, makes him happy.

This cat is between moderately and highly active. He enjoys jumping and climbing, so a tall cat tree, a few window perches, and a sturdy scratching post that allows him to stretch out to his full height will be appreciated. The Mau also likes to have fun in the water. You shouldn’t be shocked if you see him sticking his paw into your aquarium or koi pond, turning on the faucet in the kitchen or bathroom, or splashing water from your pool or his water dish.

Family members are preferred over all others by the Egyptian Mau. When he’s not playing fetch, he likes to sit on someone’s lap and be worshipped, just like perhaps his ancestors did. Given that she can run up to 30 mph, the Mau holds the title of fastest domestic housecat.

Health

Pedigreed and mixed-breed cats both have varying rates of health issues that could be genetic in origin. Although Egyptian Maus are typically in good health, be sure to enquire of a breeder about the prevalence of health issues in her lines and what testing has been done for any that may be genetic in nature.

Care

To maintain the Egyptian Mau’s coat, simply comb it once a week to remove dead hair and distribute skin oils. Rarely is a bath necessary. To prevent periodontal disease, brush your teeth. Although daily brushing is preferred, once a week is still preferable to never. Twice a month, trim your nails. To get rid of any discharge, use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the corners of your eyes.

To prevent the spread of any infection, use a different area of the cloth for each eye. Each week, check your ears. If they appear to be dirty, clean them with a cotton ball or soft, damp cloth dipped in a 50/50 solution of warm water and cider vinegar. Cotton swabs shouldn’t be used because they can harm the ear’s interior.

Maintain a spotless litter box. Cats are extremely picky when it comes to bathroom hygiene, so a filthy litter box might make them start using other areas of the house instead. An Egyptian Mau should only be allowed indoors to avoid contracting illnesses from other cats, getting mauled by dogs or coyotes, and other risks that outdoor cats face, like getting hit by a car.

Keeping him inside also safeguards neighborhood wildlife and birds from this hunter. Outdoor-going Egyptian Maus are also at risk of being taken by someone who wants to keep such a stunning cat without having to pay for it. The large gooseberry-g

Coat Design and Maintenance

reen eyes and spotted coat in shades of silver, bronze, or smoke (pale silver fur tipped in black) are the Mau’s most distinctive features. He is a medium-sized cat with a strong body, a wedge-shaped head that is slightly rounded, and ears that range in size from medium to large. He appears to be standing on his tiny, dainty feet, his back legs slightly longer than his front legs.

A medium-length tail has a thick base and a tapering end. The medium-length coat has a dense, resilient texture in the silver and bronze colorations and a silky, fine texture in the smoke coloration. The body is randomly covered in distinct spots of varying sizes and shapes, including round, oblong, and other shapes.

An M-shaped pattern can be seen on the forehead, “mascara” lines can be seen on the cheeks, and the tail is banded and has a dark tip. There are dark spots on the white belly that resemble “vest buttons.” Maus can also be found in solid black, blue silver, blue spotted (a lighter shade of bronze), blue smoke, and solid blue in addition to the standard colors of silver, bronze, and smoke, but these hues are not allowed in the show ring. Nevertheless, despite not being Maus, these cats of a different color make good pets.

Kids and other animals

For households with young children and canines who get along with cats, the energetic and playful Mau is ideal. He can play fetch just as well as any retriever, picks up new tricks quickly, and enjoys the attention from kids who are kind to him. He is aware enough to avoid toddlers, but he prefers school-aged kids because they match his enthusiasm and curiosity.

Nothing terrifies him, especially not dogs, and if they don’t bother him, he will happily make friends with them. He is a good hunter, though, so small pets like birds or other animals are probably not safe around him. Always introduce new pets slowly and in a supervised environment, even other cats.

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