Egyptian cat

Often referred to as the Egyptian Mau, the Egyptian cat is one of the world’s most intriguing and historic breeds. These cats have a 5,000-year history and were once revered by the ancient Egyptians, who depicted them in mythology and art. They have a particular place in the hearts of cat lovers today because of their inherent beauty, striking appearance, and graceful movements.

The distinctive, naturally occurring spotted coat of the Egyptian cat is what makes it stand out. They resemble a miniature version of a wild cat due to their graceful physique, which consists of muscular body and long legs. Egyptian cats are devoted companions because, despite their majestic appearance, they are loving and form strong bonds with their human families.

Egyptian cats are renowned for their gentle yet playful personalities, which extend beyond their outward look. They are playful, energetic cats who also like to spend quiet times with their owners. If you"re considering adding an Egyptian cat to your home, you"ll be welcoming a pet with a rich history and a loyal, loving nature.

Category	Description
Origin	Egypt
Appearance	Sleek, muscular body with a spotted coat
Personality	Affectionate, loyal, and playful
Coat Colors	Bronze, silver, or smoke
Special Trait	Fast runner, known for its agility
Lifespan	12-15 years
Grooming	Low maintenance, occasional brushing

Breed characteristics

* Egyptian cat breed characteristics based on expert evaluations from Usatik.ru and owner testimonials. Since the data is average, it might not accurately reflect an individual’s behavior. Unfortunately, it is not possible to consider every unique feature that makes each pet unique.

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The Egyptian cat was known as mau in antiquity. This is a natural breed that unites the descendants of Egyptian sacred cats and the street stray cats of Delhi. They look like elegant silver leopards or vibrant provincial "courtyards." You can recall the gods, pharaohs, and even Queen Cleopatra by gazing upon the Mau.

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Egyptian cat

• History of the origin of Egyptian cats
• Egyptian cat – breed description
• Popular colors of Egyptian cats
• The nature and habits of Egyptian cats
• Interesting facts about Egyptian cats
• Pros and cons of Egyptian cats
• Breeding Egyptian cats
• Care of Egyptian cats
• Diet of Egyptian cats
• Diseases and health problems
• Egyptian cat – price and how to buy

History of the origin of Egyptian cats

The origins of the breed can be traced back to approximately a century ago, when European felinologists developed an interest in Egypt’s native cats. However, their plans were dashed during the Second World War. The recently acquired new breed’s producers virtually vanished.

The Russian princess Natalia Trubetskaya, who ran a cattery in Italy, saved a number of Egyptian Mau. After showcasing them at an exhibition in 1953, she registered them with the local branch of FIFe. She later established the cattery "Fatima" after relocating to the USA, where she carried on breeding the new breed. The bronze cat and cat cats were the nursery’s original founders.

Americans were the ones who were most interested in Egyptian cats and contributed significantly to the breed’s selection. The model was derived from the Ancient Egyptian cat, which was restored. Cats from North Africa served as the foundation since they had the right phenotype. They were crossed with individuals who were similar but not of African descent, such as the American Shorthair. The "traditional original line" is the one that originates from the Fatima cattery. However, because of its crossing with the "Indian line," it nearly vanished.

Gene Mill started the Mau breed’s "Indian line" in 1980 when he imported native Indian cats that gave the breed a distinct pattern and bronze color. Due to the importation of stray cats from Egypt in the 1980s and early 1990s, the "Egyptian line" emerged in a number of catteries.

Since 1988, Egyptian cats have been produced on a large scale in Europe in G. nurseries located in Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Italy. However, because American breeders hang on to their breeding animals, they are not very common here. There are currently only five Mau catteries in Russia, where the first one debuted in 2011. Numerous felinological organizations, including FIFe in 1992 and CFA in 1977, acknowledged the Egyptian Mau.

Egyptian cat – breed description

The Egyptian Mau is the only breed of cat recognized by the CFA as naturally occurring. They have an athletic appearance, well-developed muscles, and are of medium size. Excellent physical health, a vigilant appearance, and a temperamental appearance are required. At 4.5 to 6 kg, males are typically larger than females.

• Head – a slightly rounded wedge of medium length. Profile is smoothed, with a slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead. The length of the nose is equal to its width, when viewed from the front;
• The muzzle fits into the wedge-shaped contour of the head, neither short nor sharp. The chin should be firm, not slanted or protruding;
• Ears are medium or large, moderately pointed, attentively alert, with wide bases. Hair in the ears is short and frequent. Inside the ear is soft pink, almost transparent, may have a tassel;
• Eyes are large and attentive, almond-shaped, slightly slanted;
• Body is of medium length, graceful, with well-developed muscles, balanced. Cats are allowed to have a powerful neck and shoulders. A loose fold of skin is noticeable from the side to the knee of the hind leg;
• Legs are proportional to the body. Hind legs are somewhat longer: they create the impression that the cat is standing on tiptoe. Paws are small and graceful, slightly oval. Toes: five in front and four in the back;
• Tail is of medium length, thick at the base, gradually tapering into a cone;
• The coat is short or medium length, with shine. With smoke coloring, the coat is silky, of a delicate structure. In cats with silver and bronze colors, the coat is dense and elastic, ticked.

Problems and reasons to be disqualified:

• Short or round head;
• Small, round or "oriental" eyes;
• Short or crooked tail and incorrect number of toes – disqualification;
• Solid lines in spotting on the body, disqualification for lack of spots;
• Presence of a white medallion or buttons, not allowed for this color;
• Disqualification for blue eyes and spotted or pink paw pads;
• Unhealthy appearance.

Popular colors of Egyptian cats

The more green the better, as the eyes resemble green gooseberries in color. It gradually takes shape as the cat gets older; by the time it is eight months old, it is clearly visible, and by the time it is one and a half years old, it is fully formed.

A design in the shape of a "scarab" made up of two "M" letters on the forehead. The spots on the spine unite into a single line that extends to the tail. The tail is black at the tip and has rings on it. A line that ends at the ear draws attention to the eye. On the rest of the body, there may only be spots of stripes; the neck, shoulders, and legs may all have stripes.

For the coat, three hues are appropriate:

1. Silver. Pale silver background on the head, shoulders, outer sides of the legs, back and tail. Underside is lighter. All markings are dark gray on a white or grayish undercoat, contrasting. Ears at the back are grayish-pink with black tips. Upper part of the throat, chin and hair around the nostrils are light silver, almost white. Skin of the nose is brick red. Nose lining, lips, eyelids, soles and palms are black with black between the toes;
2. Bronze. Background color warm bronze, more intense on the spine and lightening to yellowish-brown on the sides. Underside cream (ivory). All markings dark brown with brown undercoat, contrasting. Back of ears flesh-colored with dark brown tips. Upper throat, chin and hair around nostrils pale cream. Nose leather brick-red. Nose lining, lips, eyelids, bridge of the nose are dark brown. The soles of the hind legs and palms are black or dark brown;
3. Smoke. Pale silver background color on head, legs, tail and entire body, with all hairs tipped with black. All markings jet black with white or pale silver undercoat, contrasting. Upper throat, chin and hair around nostrils light. The nose, lips, eyelids, whiskers, soles and palms are jet black.

The breed does have black and blue colors, but they are only used during selection and cannot be shown in exhibitions.

Character and habits of Egyptian cats

Egyptian cats seem to be shrouded in an aura of exotic charm, which is given to them by the centuries-old history of sacred cats. However, they are real and possess the robust health and active minds of their forebears, the street cats of Delhi and Cairo. In their springy gait and shimmering shiny skin, the image of a cheetah can be seen. This breed, which is costly and rare, is a representation of wealth and status.

Fascinating fact: Mau cats are fiercely loyal to their owners and highly intelligent. These cats are friends. They adore every member of their familiar family. When they are in their own territory, they exhibit intense curiosity rather than fear. However, they are wary of strangers.

Egyptian Mau are kitties that interact with their owners. Put simply, they climb everywhere—even in places where they aren’t requested to. They are faster than other cats at reflexes. They can open any door, empty refrigerators, ride on shoulders with skill, and wake you up in the morning if they need something. However, they are aware of the bounds of what is acceptable and make an effort to avoid getting in trouble.

These are athletic cats, both in character and physicality. They enjoy hunting and playing games, where they excel in their abilities. With its exceptional senses of hearing, vision, smell, agility, and speed, this cat is an excellent deterrent against rodent invasions of the home. She insists on being amused with toys and teasers if none of these are available.

To irritate: kids, dogs, other animals, emotional attachments. The Mau will establish a common language with them through games and physical activity if they do not place an excessive amount of pressure on them, both literally and figuratively. The cats can "sing along" with their owners, are talkative, and have a nice voice.

Mau are tidy and simple to train to use a litter box. Because of their short hair, they do not contribute to the pollution in the apartment. Many owners comment on how much they enjoy playing with a stream or splattering water in a bowl, and how they are not afraid of the water.

Interesting facts about Egyptian cats

The name "Mau" in the ancient Egyptian language meant "cat", also called the very sun god – Ra. The historian Diodorus of Sicily attests to the Egyptians’ regard for cats. A Roman soldier killed a cat in 1 g. BC.e., when the Roman army captured Alexandria. When the Egyptians saw this, they were so enraged that they caught and killed the murderer even though it put their own lives in danger.

Of all breeds, Egyptian cats have the fastest top speed of 58 km/h. As an example, a tiger can reach 80 km/h, a lion can reach 70 km/h, a leopard can reach the same speed, and the fastest mammal, the cheetah, can reach 120 km/h.

MAU identifies the way that various cats touch the water before consuming it. It is unclear what is causing this behavior. Presumably, the cats like playing with water or they measure the distance to the water so they don’t fall in with a swing. Alternatively, they would rather monitor others by licking water off their paws. However, how do you explain the fact that some people cling the water container to its edges while making grumpy movements?

From 2004 to 2019. there was a public organization for the rescue of Egyptian cats (EMRO) with a shelter in Cairo. Mau, born in the Middle East, was accepted into the shelter in order to arrange them in the "good hands" of different countries. The organization was also engaged in educational activities, informing the population about cats in Egypt and around the world. The shelter closed when the last EMRO pet went to Germany.

The only thing that unites EMRO cats with purebred Mau is their region of origin; otherwise, they are Egyptian "nobles" without pedigrees and cannot be referred to as Egyptian Mau. After being evaluated by specialists, only their fourth generation will be eligible to be admitted to the CFA system as purebreds and be allowed to breed. Only the pet class is open to applications from the second and third generations.

Pros and cons of Egyptian cats

Mau are gregarious cats that need care all the time. When someone needs a companion, they can be a blessing.

In this instance, every breed benefit will become apparent:

• They happily sit on the lap and ride on the shoulders of the owner, accompanying him when moving. They are responsive to affection and care, responding with devotion and obedience;
• Mau are very friendly and sociable. They are always ready to play with toys, especially if someone takes part in their fun. Those who do not pay attention to them, they try to involve in the game. To win the sympathy of such a person, they pester him in every possible way and may even bring toys;
• Egyptian cats have a sweet musical voice, they sometimes walk around the house, chirping or chirping like a bird. Usually this happens when he / she is a happy cat or sees something particularly exciting, for example, an insect.

But excessive activity and thirst for communication can be burdensome for a person busy with his / her own affairs, or sick, or focused on solving problems. The house is messy as a result of their intense activity, and tidy housewives will disapprove of a Mau living there.

What additional traits distinguish the Egyptian breed?

• Mau, both male and female, often imitate marking, characteristically trampling with their hind legs and shaking their tail. At the same time, they do not make any marks. They only mislead and make the owner nervous;
• They love to tear and ruin things. They can attack house shoes that they have seen many times. Suddenly it becomes an enemy and gets seriously injured. They can sweep a cup off the table or a vase off the cabinet just to watch them fall;
• Mau are more sensitive to temperature drops than most breeds – they love warmth;
• They are more sensitive to medications and anesthesia than most cats.

Breeding Egyptian cats

They purchase purebred Maus with thorough pedigrees and genetic testing for various diseases, blood types, and color genes in order to use them for breeding. All of this information reduces the likelihood of producing sick or inferior offspring by assisting in the proper pairing of partners. A felinologist who breeds cats can benefit from taking genetics courses.

Here are a few instances of inheritance patterns:

• Bronze-colored producers produce bronze and black kittens;
• Smoky parents do not have silver or bronze kittens, only smoky or black;
• Black Mau phenotypically appears to be monochromatic, but has a tabby genotype. Solid, even black color is due to the background being too dark, with which the markings merge. But they can be noticed in kittens and young individuals, if you look closely.

Mau is a good pregnancy tolerater; her mood and taste buds only start to fluctuate in the last two weeks. The expectant mother is fed more liberally; you can purchase specific cat food designated "for pregnant and lactating" cats; these products are offered by numerous manufacturers.

A calm area is set aside for giving birth, though it is possible that the cat will discover it in a closet. Whether to move her to the ready-made box or leave her where she is is up to the owner himself. The cat gives birth on her own, without the assistance of a medical professional or other third party, but she might want her devoted owner to be there for her moral support.

Egyptian cats have a slightly longer gestation period than most other breeds. Between 63 and 67 days, kittens may appear at any time. Some cats wait up to 70 days to give birth and have trouble-free, healthy kittens. Mau cats are loving mothers. Fathers of the kittens frequently assist them.

Egyptian cat care

There are no specifics for Egyptian cat care. Its regularity is the most important factor. An organized person can fit pet care into their schedule. Disorganized—just keep that in mind at all times. It’s important that you establish a feeding schedule and give Mau chances to get some exercise.

Given the Egyptian cat’s high level of mobility and its penchant for jumping, precautions against the risk of injury from falls are a good idea. To stop objects from falling out of windows or loggias, nets should be installed. Nowadays, a wide variety of so-called "anti-cat nets" are available.

Mau needs to be watched over just like a young child. Secure closure of premises undergoing production or repairs is necessary to prevent nimble animals from escaping. He could leap out of the front door at any time and land on a busy street.

It is necessary that you take the following precautions:

• Combate no more than once a week;
• Brush teeth;
• Check the ears for debris or signs of infection. Clean from sulfur accumulations;
• The tray should be tidied up immediately after use;
• Do not forget to put water in sufficient quantity.

Symptoms of health issues in pets can be identified by simply observing their behavior. Maybe this is just a passing thing, from an overindulgence in food or a simple bruise. Alternatively, the cat may have taken something inappropriate for its body from the trash can and eaten it.

Behavior changes, stomach issues, dyspnea, and lameness are not emergencies that require an immediate veterinarian visit. But you should see a doctor if they worsen, persist, or manifest themselves more intensely than once a day. Not to be overlooked is the requirement that non-breeding cats be castrated.

Egyptian cat diet

The Egyptian feline is an avid eater. A common mistake made by owners is to think that "food equals love." Obesity and increased appetite are the results of such love. The cat will never stop looking for food, any kind of food. They have the ability to become hungry in response to the suggested food and ultimately prevail.

When selecting a premade diet for Mau, focus primarily on foods labeled as "for active cats." Mau is unlikely to gain weight if the dosage is not exceeded. Cats who are adults are fed in the morning and evening. At least four times a day for kittens and pregnant cats, and three times a day for young individuals.

A balanced diet consists of up to 10% carbohydrates and mostly animal proteins (meat, poultry, and fish). The remaining ingredients include taurine, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids, all of which help with digestion. The "holistic" class feed has a particularly varied composition. These foods mimic real food and are enhanced with a variety of herbs and vegetables, including potatoes.

Lean meats like chicken, turkey, and beef are recommended when feeding natural food. The ideal diet should consist of at least 70% meat. Lamb is another option; despite its fat content, it is thought to be the least allergenic. Offal is fine, but even though cats adore raw liver, you shouldn’t abuse it.

Important information: Fish and fermented milk products are needed. The common misconception is that cats shouldn’t eat fish, but this is untrue. Foods that are prepared often contain it. Fish should not be fed continuously because it prevents the synthesis of vitamin B. However, three times a week is a good amount to feed fish. There is also an disagreeable smell associated with it.

There must be a specific amount of plant food, such as cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The least allergenic cereals are buckwheat and rice. Allergies to wheat and corn are most common, but for them to be effective, the cat has to be predisposed to them. They are consumed by a naturally healthy organism with no negative effects.

The Egyptian cat is frequently connected to the highly esteemed felines of ancient Egypt because of its majestic appearance and historical provenance. These cats are prized for their grace, agility, and distinctive spotted coat—especially the contemporary Egyptian Mau. They are renowned for being loyal and intelligent, which makes them great companions despite their striking appearance.

Diseases and health problems

Today"s Egyptian cats have an average life expectancy of about 12 years. The street cat populations of Egypt, Syria, and India have consistently contributed to their gene pool, preventing the accumulation of hereditary diseases that plague many ancient breeds.

According to specifically designed breeding programs, the progeny derived from combining producers of traditional and Indian lines are immune to several common feline diseases. These include dystonia, luxating patella, asthma, cardiomyopathy, and luxating patella, though they can also affect those who produce conventional lines.

Nonetheless, a few illnesses persist:

• ICD – a disease of cats, to a lesser extent of cats. Due to predisposition and a sedentary lifestyle;
• Renal failure is a common complication of urolithiasis, but may have an independent etymology;
• Worms and other parasites are a matter of time, especially if the cat walks outside;
• Viral infections can be deadly for animals with reduced immunity, do not forget about preventive vaccinations;
• Dental problems are rare, but they happen in Mau, usually mechanical damage to the enamel, tartar deposits, caries;
• Feline leukemia is a viral disease that destroys the immune system, testing can detect the presence of the FeLV virus;
• Food allergies and atopic dermatitis appear in animals predisposed to them, testing for the presence of antibodies against different food products allows you to determine the allergen and exclude the harmful product from the diet;
• Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disease, dysfunction of the thyroid gland, manifests itself in middle and old age and often leads to heart problems.

People have been enthralled with the Egyptian cat breed for centuries. It embodies the elegance and mystery frequently connected to ancient Egypt with its sleek appearance and graceful movements. These cats make excellent companions because they are not only gorgeous to look at but also well-known for being gregarious and sociable.

Egyptian cats are incredibly adaptive and cozy in contemporary homes, even with their ancient ancestry. They are the perfect companions for seniors, single people, and families due to their playful energy and loving demeanor. They will add happiness and coziness to any home, whether they are playing games or just relaxing in the sun.

Choosing an Egyptian cat entails getting a devoted, caring friend as well as a piece of history into your house. These kitties will flourish and develop close relationships with their owners if given the right care and attention, offering them company for many years to come.

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