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EGYPTIAN MAU They are the only naturally spotted breed of domesticated cat. The spots are not only on the coat; a shaved Mau has spots on its skin. The spotted Mau is an ancient breed from natural stock; its look has not changed significantly in over 3000 years old. Unlike other spotted cats such as the Ocicat or Bengal cat, the Egyptian Mau is a natural breed. The Mau is significantly smaller than these other breeds. The Cornell Book of Cats describes a balance between the compactness of a Burmese and the slim elegance of a Siamese. Its medium-length body is muscular, with the hind legs longer than the front, giving the Mau the appearance of standing on tiptoes when upright The Egyptian Mau is the fastest of the domestic cats, with its longer hind legs, and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, provides for greater agility and length of stride. Maus have been clocked running over 30 mph (48 km/h). Maus often possess very musical voices. They are known to chirp, chortle and emit other distinctly unusual vocalizations when stimulated. Another behavior, quite common in happy Maus, has been described as “wiggle-tail.” The cat, male or female, appears to be marking territory, also known as spraying, but it is not actually releasing urine. Even veteran Mau owners are known to check after a joyous Mau does this little dance. Though the Mau looks like a house cat, there are biological differences Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Mau

EGYPTIAN MAU

  • They are the only naturally spotted breed of domesticated cat.
  • The spots are not only on the coat; a shaved Mau has spots on its skin.
  • The spotted Mau is an ancient breed from natural stock; its look has not changed significantly in over 3000 years old.
  • Unlike other spotted cats such as the Ocicat or Bengal cat, the Egyptian Mau is a natural breed.
  • The Mau is significantly smaller than these other breeds.
  • The Cornell Book of Cats describes a balance between the compactness of a Burmese and the slim elegance of a Siamese.
  • Its medium-length body is muscular, with the hind legs longer than the front, giving the Mau the appearance of standing on tiptoes when upright
  • The Egyptian Mau is the fastest of the domestic cats, with its longer hind legs, and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, provides for greater agility and length of stride.
  • Maus have been clocked running over 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Maus often possess very musical voices. They are known to chirp, chortle and emit other distinctly unusual vocalizations when stimulated.
  • Another behavior, quite common in happy Maus, has been described as “wiggle-tail.” The cat, male or female, appears to be marking territory, also known as spraying, but it is not actually releasing urine. Even veteran Mau owners are known to check after a joyous Mau does this little dance.
  • Though the Mau looks like a house cat, there are biological differences

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Mau

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