Egyptian Mau Cat Behavior,Personality,feeding.
History
The name of Egyptian Mau has been derived from Egyptian word for cat
- Mau. Egyptian Mau is regarded as the naturally spotted breed of
domestic cat. Spotted cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian wall
paintings dating back over 3,000 years and many believe these to be
the ancestors of the Egyptian Mau. Their modern day History began
in 1956 with their importation to North America by the exiled Russian
princess, Nathalie Troubetskoy. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
recognized the cat in 1977.
Description
The Egyptian Mau Cats coat dense. glossy. and silky. The coat is medium
in length. The eyes are large. almond-shaped and slanting slightly
toward the ears. The color of the eyes is light green. The large.
alert ears are medium in size with short close-lying hair. The head
does not have flat planes and is like a wedge slightly rounded. The
muzzle is not short or pointed sharply and the chin is firm. The Egyptian
Mau cat is medium size cat that is muscular. The legs are proportionate
to the body. The tail is medium long. slightly tapering and thick
at base.
Features
The Egyptian Mau is affectionate. lively with an extrovert personality.
These cats may bond with only one or two people and has intense devotion
to them. The Egyptian Mau is extremely smart and can be taught tricks
and to walk on a lead. They often express their happiness by chortling
in a soft melodious voice and wiggling their tails real fast. This
elegant cat with a beautiful spotted coat attracts many admirers at
cat shows.
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