Allowance is made for changing eye color, with some discernible green by eight months of age and full green eye color by one and one half years of age. Preference given at all ages for greener eyes. Legs and feet in proportion to body. Hind legs proportionately longer, giving the appearance of being on tip-toe when standing upright. Feet small and dainty, slightly oval, almost round in shape.
Toes five in front and four behind. Medium in length with a lustrous sheen. In the smoke color the hair is silky and fine in texture. In the silver and bronze colors, the hair is dense and resilient in texture and accommodates two or more bands of ticking separated by lighter bands. What is the cost of a cat when you first adopt? How much do cats cost in the long run? Thinking of adopting a second cat? Take a look at this information to guarantee …. Close Main Navigation Menu.
Sign Up Log In. Hide Saved searches. Save search for breed. General The Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat. Playfulness 5 out of 5. Activity Level 5 out of 5. Friendliness To Other Pets 3 out of 5. Friendliness To Children 3 out of 5.
Grooming Requirements 1 out of 5. Vocality 4 out of 5. Need for Attention 4 out of 5. Affection Toward Its Owners 4 out of 5. Docility 1 out of 5. Intelligence 4 out of 5. Independence 3 out of 5. Hardiness 3 out of 5. Alan Robinson, Animal Photography. Breed Characteristics Adaptability How easily a cat deals with change. Level of activity often exhibited. Level and frequency of cat hair shedding. Amount of warmth or friendliness displayed. Amount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.
Preferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans. Cats that tend to be more playful and easygoing around children and are more tolerant of children's behavior. Level of health issues a breed tends to have. Tendency to be welcoming to new people. Tendency to enjoy or tolerate dogs. A cat's thinking and problem-solving ability not trainability. Adaptability How easily a cat deals with change. Did You Know? You need JavaScript enabled to view this video.
The History of the Egyptian Mau Cats were revered in Egypt for thousands of years and even elevated to goddesshood, a fact that they have never forgotten. What You Need to Know About Egyptian Mau Health All cats have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit diseases. Choosing an Egyptian Mau Breede You want your Egyptian Mau to be happy and healthy so you can enjoy your time with him, so do your homework before you bring him home.
Use the Web Sites like Petfinder. Talk to Breed Rescue Networking can help you find a cat that may be the perfect companion for your family. Key Questions to Ask You now know the things to discuss with a breeder, but there are also questions you should discuss with shelter or rescue group staff or volunteers before you bring home a cat. These include: What is his energy level? How is he around other animals? How does he respond to shelter workers, visitors and children?
What is his personality like? How old is he? Is he litterbox trained? Has he ever bitten or scratched anyone that they know of? Are there any known health issues? Join the Conversation Like this article? Have a point of view to share? Let us know! Find a Veterinarian Near Watch the Latest Vetstreet Videos Check out our collection of more than videos about pet training, animal behavior, dog and cat breeds and more.
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Vetstreet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Top of Page. Energy Level Level of activity often exhibited. Shedding Level Level and frequency of cat hair shedding.
Affection Level Amount of warmth or friendliness displayed. Grooming Amount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed. Social Needs Preferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans. Some humans even claim that our look inspired Egyptian women to style their own mascara after us! As you can see, we Egyptian Maus age pretty gracefully. Make sure I have lots of toys and a cat tree to keep me occupied.
As you might have guessed, we Egyptian Maus come from Egypt. What the humans do know is that we were very popular in ancient Egypt. My ancestors were depicted in ancient Egyptian art, and human archaeologists have found some of them buried in tombs alongside their humans. We also have a lot of unique features that have appealed to the humans over the centuries. We also have a unique gait because our back legs are longer than our front legs.
As popular as we were in the ancient world, we only became well known in the modern world after Russian princess Nathalie Troubetskoy was given a silver Egyptian Mau kitten named Baba while in exile in Italy. When she moved to America in , she took Baba and two of her kittens with her. She loved our breed so much that she started her own cattery and wrote the breed standard. In addition to purebred Egyptian Maus like me, there are tons of prrrfectly sweet mixed-breed Maus that are looking to find their furever homes.
You can learn where to find your next pet below! Egyptian Maus are prone to a condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in which chambers in the heart become abnormally thickened. The first sign of this condition is usually a heart murmur, which your veterinarian will be able to hear with a stethoscope during a physical exam. Egyptian Maus can run up to 30 miles per hour and their jumping ability is just as impressive. These active and inquisitive cats need plenty of interactive play and appropriate areas to climb in order to stay healthy.
This will also help prevent feline obesity, which affects all cats regardless of breed. Egyptian Maus are more sensitive to anesthetic drugs compared to other breeds. While Egyptian Maus are a generally healthy breed, cat-astrophes can happen to any cat at any age. In this condition, the muscle walls of the heart thicken causing a decline in cardiac function.
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