Origin
Nathalie Troubetskoy; the exiled Russian Princess brought the Egyptian Mau to the United States in the early 1950s. There she founded the Fatima cattery; which expanded the population of these cats in the US.
A certain variety; was also imported from India and are rightly called the Indian line of Maus. However, these Maus are not allowed to breed with the other varieties of feline around.
The Egyptian variety of Maus is considered authentic and not allowed to mingle with other breeds. This is done with the endeavor to protect its originality. An Egyptian Mau kitten grows up with its kind.
This breed is a direct offshoot of the most ancient domestic cat. Egyptian Mau health needs to be taken care of in a very calculated way. It is believed that the wild cat of Africa was domesticated over 4000 thousand years ago. Incidentally, Mau means cat in the Egyptian vernacular.
Appearance
The head is rounded and there appear to be no flat surfaces in the temple region also. The large eyes of an Egyptian Mau is every sense of the word cat eyes. The ear which is of medium size may also have a tuft. They are not as pointed as a regular cat for acute listening. Though, they solve the purpose of listening very well.
The body structure of an Egyptian Mau is medium in stature; however, its hind legs are longer than the forelegs. This gives it a somewhat unduly gait. However, on the whole, the body is very muscular. Egyptian Mau breed is considered as a very authentic breed.
The coat of an Egyptian Mau breed is very thick and this breed of a small feline stands out in a crowd of feline due to its striped marking and spotted form. The coloring of their coat Egyptian Mau is also amazing – they are mostly silver, smokey and bronze.
In terms of their body, this varies depending on the gender. The male cats are around 10 lbs and the females weigh about 7 lbs. Both however are medium in stature. When they are fully grown; they become very agile and adept in their doings
Traits, personality, and behavior
The Egyptian Mau is a very playful, affectionate and friendly cat breed, known for forming strong bonds with humans. They make great loyal companions as pets. However, when they are around strangers, they can become more reserved and may need their own personal space from time to time. Their purring is very enchanting and they do so when they want to express their pleasure.
Pet Care
Since, the Egyptian Mau temperament is very easy going; looking after it is not a problem. Regular sponging with a damp cloth and timely clipping of nails is what is required to groom them.
Average life span
This feline can live for more than 15 years.