Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Pictures,Characteristics, & Facts

The Egyptian Mau is a rare, small to medium size cat and is best known for it's very striking coat. They are one of only a few domesticated breeds that have naturally spotted fur, which comes in silver, blue, smoke, black, bronze and pale gray.

Breed: Egyptian Mau cat

Size: Medium, 6 to 12 lbs

Energy Level: 5/5

Talkative: 3/5

Coat: Medium length, very fine and has a silky texture.

Hypoallergenic: No

Seeking: Someone to give me all their attention and affection.

Child Friendly: Yes

Personality Snapshot: Affectionate and playful, loves climbing and jumping, extremely smart, not fond of strangers and other pets.

My Looks

Now while I am not the only spotted cat in the feline world, my coat can be easily distinguished by its unique bands and patterns. And interesting, my spots only occur on the tips of my coat hairs.

Although my overall physique is medium in size, I am very well-developed and muscular. My chest is broad and my legs are stocky, yet still very much in proportion to my body.

One notable feature I have is the extra flap of skin that lines the posterior end of my ribcage all the way to my hind leg. This gives me a surprising amount of power to launch myself into the air or break into a quick dash.

Egyptian Mau Of course, the fact that my hind legs are noticeably longer than the front ones helps, too. as does the fact that I possess thick paw pads that cushion even the trickiest landings from jumps and climbs.

As for my face, I boast a strong chin and a small mouth that always appears to be slightly frowning. In contrast, my almond-shaped eyes are considered by cat fanciers as one of the most beautiful and expressive in the feline world. Apart from having eyes of a vivid gooseberry green shade, I also have a brow line that gives me a characteristically pensive appearance.

My pointy ears are neither too small nor too large and stick out like antennas on top of my head. Between them lies another unique physical attribute that can only be found in my breed: the mark of the scarab. Although it may sound rather enigmatic, it's just a pattern shaped like the letter "M" that is prominently displayed on my forehead.

My Ideal Human

Active and affectionate, I'm a delight to have around…but I'm not for everyone. I have needs - affection and play time - and I also tend to get jealous so I'm really not ideal for cat lovers who don't have a lot of time to spend with me or want to continue seeing other pets.

That being said, my high activity levels and loving nature make me purrfect for families with young children, as long as you remind the little ones not to pick me up - they could get hurt in my haste to free myself.

How to Keep Me Healthy

For both health and happiness, I need lots of vigorous play daily. I also appreciate being showered with affection and attention as often as possible. And most importantly - I thrive best as the only pet in the household. Competition is just not my thing.

Now while I don't require any special grooming compared to other cats, I do need to have a healthy and balanced diet to prevent me from packing on the pounds. It's also a good idea to provide me with plenty of climbing facilities like indoor cat trees so I can have my fill of climbing and activity without nicking your furniture or breaking your valuables.