Here Are Facts About Egyptian Mau

By Gary Carter


The Egyptian cat is a breed of felines whose origin can be traced to the country of Egypt in Africa. In fact, the other name that is used to refer to the feline is the Pharaoh cat. The manner in which the body of the Egyptian mau is built makes it to look like a miniature jungle cat. It has a spotted coat, with large green eyes placed centrally on the face.

As of the year 2014, the cat was one of the most popular breeds of cats in the world. It held the 20th position in terms of popularity according to various studies. In the United States, most of the cats can be traced back to the kittens that were bred by the Russian Princes in New York. The princess played a huge role in making the breed popular in the country.

This breed is medium-sized. About 6 and 10 pounds is the weight range for mature females. When it comes to males, they normally have additional weight and are larger compared to females. About 10 to 14 pounds is the weight range for mature males. They have triangular shaped heads that are proportional to the entire body. Although their ears stand straight on the head, they can take varying postures.

The coat is moderate in length and they shade moderately as well. This is one of the traits that make the breed very preferable to some people. It reduces instances of allergic reactions to owners who have such problems. These cats are available in a wide assortment of colors. Some of the most common colors include smoke, silver, black, and blue.

The maintenance of the pharaoh cats is low as the coats on them are short. Contrary to other breeds, they shed very little hair. Grooming of the coat to maintain its good shape is achieved through occasional maintenance. The benefits earned from grooming include prevented matting, removal of plucked hair, and stimulation of circulation. Weekly grooming is satisfactory. On some occasions, one should hire services of a professional groomer to groom the pet professionally.

Pharaoh cats never have many health matters like other common breeds. For those people who lack much experience in rearing cats, these species is the best choice. Before buying the kitten, it is vital to have it examined for all genetic health conditions. An individual must also ask for a health certificate for each kitten obtained.

This breed is very friendly to people, other pets, and animals. It forms strong bonds with their owners and enjoy playing with little kids as well. However, for safety reasons, kids younger than 6 years should not be left to play with the cat or any other pet for that matter. The breed also exhibits a high level of intelligence.

Lastly, vocalization is moderate in this breed. Usually, they vocalize when they are in the presence of certain stimuli. As such, to minimize vocalization, one should remove any stimuli that may be causing vocalization. Keeping the cat warm and content makes it to vocalize less. The cat is social and as such, human company is necessary for its wellbeing.




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