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An Egyptian Mau is a, as the name also strongly suggests, cat breed from Egypt. This is a very old cat breed, which i.a. can be seen depicted on ancient works of art from Ancient Egypt, where it is referred to as "the holy cat". It is a very rare breed, which is only registered approx. 200 of a year.
The Egyptian Mau is a medium-sized short-haired cat with an elegant, muscular and strong body, which is especially known for its very expressive green eyes. It has a wedge-shaped head with large almond-shaped green eyes. The coat is relatively short, soft and shiny and typically has a spotted pattern, however, with stripes on the face, on the legs and on the tail. It is approved in three different colors: silver, bronze and charcoal gray / smoky.
The Egyptian Mau is known to be a loyal, playful, kind and balanced cat with a good personality.
A funny detail regarding the Egyptian Mau is that it is the fastest of all domesticated cats. It can run more than 48km / h. The Egyptian Mau is therefore also a very active cat that enjoys playing with its owner, to whom it typically forms a strong bond. The cat is known to attach most to a single person. Due to the cat's relatively large need for activation, it is recommended that you have a large yard where the cat can frolic. It is not recommended to let the cat roam freely. However, it is important that the cat is also allowed to be indoors as it is a very social cat who does not like to be alone for too long periods of time. The cat is also very intelligent, and can, if you are patient, learn a lot. Among other things, there are examples of Egyptian Mau’s that have learned to walk on a leash.
It is a cat that gets along well with other animals, both other cats and dogs. The same goes for children and people. However, it may well be a little reserved towards strangers.
The Egyptian Mau is believed to be one of the very first domesticated cats in world history and thus a kind of "ancestor" of the domestic cat as we know it. Exactly how old this breed is, is not known, but it is i.a. can be seen depicted on Egyptian works of art that are more than 3000 years old. The sun god, Ra, is often depicted as an Egyptian cat. In general, the ancient Egyptians were very fond of cats, which they actually worshiped as well. However, breeding of the Egyptian Mau did not begin until 1952, when the Russian-born Nathalie Troubetzkoy, who was in exile in Italy, brought a specimen of the breed home from a trip to Egypt. This was later mated with another Egyptian Mau, whom an Italian noblewoman had also brought from a trip to Egypt.
Later, in 1956, the same noblewoman brought the breed to the United States, where a breeding program was established. In 1958, the breed was recognized as an official breed in the United States and in Europe in 1992.
In general, the Egyptian Mau is a cat that is not known to have many hereditary diseases or other health problems. However, examples of asthma have been seen in certain cats, just as allergies can also occur. Symptoms of this are that the cat, for example, coughs or sneezes a lot. The life expectancy of an Egyptian Mau is 9 to 13 years.
As with all other cats, the Egyptian Mau must have its coat brushed regularly. In addition, the cat's teeth and gums should be inspected to prevent mouth infection and gingivitis. A good routine of weekly toothbrushing is usually enough to prevent this.
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