Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Information

Egyptian Mau Physical Description

The Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat, other spotted cats being the result of selective breeding of the humans' choosing. The Mau is not so substantial as the British Shorthair but is not so svelte as the Orientals. It is a cat of medium size with well-defined muscles and gives the impression of an athletic active cat. The head is a slightly rounded wedge shape with no flat edges. In profile there is a slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead, which continues to curve into the arched neck without a break. The muzzle forms a blunt wedge and is not be pointed. The ears are large, alert, set wide apart and are broad at the base tapering to a rounded tip. The inner ear is a delicate shade of pink and may be tufted. The eyes are large and almond shaped slanting slightly toward the ears. The body is of medium size and is long and graceful with obvious muscular strength. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs. The paws are small, dainty and slightly oval in shape. The tail is of medium length and tapers from a broad base to a rounded tip.

Egyptian Mau Character

The Egyptian Mau is a loving and playful cat. They are extremely clever and love to learn tricks and are one of the few breeds of cat that enjoys walking on a lead. They adore fuss and attention and this makes them ideal family and show cats. They are active and need some stimulus such as toys or companions to play with and another cat is often a good idea if they are going to be left on their own for long. With their striking looks Egyptian Maus may be a target for cat thieves so it may be good idea to confine them to the house and take them out for exercise on a lead.

Egyptian Mau Grooming

The Egyptian Mau requires no special grooming as its short fine coat is self-maintaining but the cat will enjoy being brushed with a soft brush as part of the attention it gets from its owner.

Egyptian Mau Feeding

The Egyptian Mau is an active cat and will require approximately 80 Kcals of food per kg of bodyweight per day. They are not prone to obesity and will limit what they eat themselves.

Egyptian Mau Colour

The coat of the Egyptian Mau is silky and fine and has a lustrous sheen. Each hair should show at least two bands of ticking. The Mau pattern is common to all colours.

Egyptian Mau Health and Life Expectancy

They have no specific health problems and can live a long and active life. However it is probably a good idea to have an annual health check from about the age of eight or nine to check the teeth and kidney and liver function.