Egyptian Mau History

A breed of cat as old as history, Egyptian Mau ('Mau' means 'cat' in Egyptian) can be seen in the artwork of the ancient Egyptians. It is thought that Egyptian Maus are descended from a species of African wild cat. In this culture, cats were worshiped, protected by laws and mummified. The Egyptian Mau is the only breed of cat that has naturally spots on its coat short. Found randomly on the fur, these spots may be found on the skin. The coat can be silver, bronze or smoke colored with variations occurring between these three colors.

Egyptian Maus have striking green eyes and an unusual flap of skin that extends from the wing to the back of the knee, which enables agility. It is the fastest breed of cat, able to reach speeds of more than thirty miles per hour. Average adult male Egyptian Maus weigh from ten to fourteen pounds. The females average six to ten pounds.

Egyptian Maus are described as talkative almost musical and have very distinct vocalizations. The cats are curious and like to explore, but they can also be around cats, preferring comfort and relative safety of a warm and friendly lap. Egyptian Maus are very friendly with their families and enjoy their company a lot, but they are wary of strangers. They are also known to wag his tail like a dog when he is happy.

Egyptian Maus have some important differences from other domestic cats. They are more sensitive to temperatures and prefer very warms climates. Egyptian Maus are also more sensitive to drugs and anesthesia. They have a longer than average period of gestation. The normal period for cats is 69 days but seventy-three days is still considered normal for an Egyptian Mau. This breed is also prone to food allergies, hot spots, and cardiomyopothy feline asthma.

There is a site that has a wealth of information on Egyptian Mau and most other breeds of cats. It has details that pertain to a cat breeds health, grooming, living conditions, better food choices and more, the site is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at:

http://www.dogandcatfacts.com

By Robert W. Benjamin

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