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Egyptian Mau cat breed has
delightful Personality and striking Appearance.
Egyptian MauHistory
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. Appearance Egyptian Mau has slim body, slender legs and dainty feet. They are always spotted and come in three colors - bronze, silver and smoke. The spots are randomly distributed over the body and vary in size and shape. They can be round, oval, irregular or a mix of all the three. Personality Egyptian Mau is a gregarious in nature and likes company. They are extremely intelligent and are very loyal and passionate toward their owners. They are active, alert, even-tempered and amenable to training.
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