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We found it at egyptian mau one of the most elegant cats out there. Its history is linked to the dynasty of the pharaohs, a great empire that appreciated the figure of the cat as an almost divine being. The word "evil" is Egyptian, and it means cat, meaning the Egyptian cat. In ancient Egyptian civilization cats were revered figures and were protected as sacred animals. Killing one of these animals was punishable with the death penalty.
Numerous hieroglyphs have been dedicated to the created race that was selected by the same Egyptians to give shape to feline beauty. Its ancestors date back over 4000 years, so we could be talking then about the oldest cat breed. It was Princess Natalia Troubetzkoi who, in the 1950s, introduced Rome to the Egyptian Mau, a cat that was very well received for its beauty and history. Today we can find wild specimens living near the Nile River. Learn more about this breed of cat below at PeritoAnimal.
Source
- Africa
- Egypt
- Category III
- thin tail
- Strong
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- 3-5
- 5-6
- 6-8
- 8-10
- 10-14
- 8-10
- 10-15
- 15-18
- 18-20
- Intelligent
- Curious
- Calm
- Shy
- Lonely
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
physical appearance
We highlight in the Egyptian Mau a tabby cat in dark colors that stands out against the light background of its fur. These are round, defined patches that are all over your fur. The body of the Egyptian Mau reminds us of the Abyssinian cat although it is longer, muscular and of medium height. We found a genetic detail in your body, the back legs are longer than the front ones. Its paws are small and delicate and need extra care, something we'll look at below.
Finally, it is worth noting that the Egyptian Mau cat has large slanted eyes that curve slightly upwards. Eye color can range from light green to amber.
Behavior
We found in the Egyptian Mau a very independent cat, although it depends on the specific case. However, it is a great cat to have at home as it adapts very well to coexistence and when it gains confidence it is a loving cat. Although its character is independent, the Egyptian Mau cat is a possessive animal that likes to pay attention to it, providing it with toys and extra food.
It costs you to relate to strangers with whom you will be reserved (and may even ignore them), yet some traits of your character can make you want to be petted. We should get him used to meeting new people.
In general, we speak of a calm and peaceful cat although we must be careful if we have other animals in the house such as hamsters, birds and rabbits, as it is a good hunter.
care
The Egyptian Mau cat does not need excessive care, it will be enough to pay attention to its fur and brush it two to three times a week, this way you will get a shiny and silky fur, beautiful by nature. A premium feed will ensure the beauty of your fur.
In addition to the fur, we must pay attention to other aspects, which are of a routine nature, such as eliminating your slop, cutting your nails and checking your fur and skin in general to see if everything is ok.
Health
The health of the Egyptian Mau cat is a little fragile as it does not accept sudden changes in temperature very well, for this reason indoors we should maintain a stable temperature as much as possible.
Sometimes you suffer from obesity, we should control your food and make sure you exercise regularly.
As mentioned, this is a more sensitive cat and therefore we must be careful with medication and anesthesia. This also makes you susceptible to suffering from feline asthma, an allergic-type disease that affects the respiratory tract.