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Egyptian Mau overview
Generally considered to be the only natural spotted breed of cat. Believed to descend from ancient Egyptian cats, the modern-day Egyptian Mau is a result of crossing Egyptian street cats with Italian domestic cats, during the 1950s. The distinctive coat requires little maintenance. Agile and playful, yet affectionate and good with children, the Mau makes a good house cat.
Egyptian Mau foreign names
Egyptische Mau (Dutch), Mau Egyptien (French), Ägyptisch Mau (German), Mau Egipcio (Spanish)
Origin
Egypt
Breed number/code
No 78 (GCCF) / MAU (FIFe)
Biological data
Size
Medium.
Build
Well-developed muscles and a graceful appearance.
Medium to large ears, alert and moderately pointed.
Large, almond-shaped eyes, slanting slightly towards the ears.
Hair quality
Medium length, silky texture, with a lustrous sheen.
Colours
Silver
Bronze
Smoke
Eye colours
Light 'gooseberry' green.
Patterns
Random, distinct spots on torso.
Barring on forehead, forming lines between the ears that continue down the back of the neck.
Spotting along the spine.
Heavy banding and dark tip on the tail.
Barring on cheeks, upper front legs and lower hind legs.
Stripes or spots on shoulders, haunches, and upper hind legs.
'Vest' button spots on underside of body.
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Egyptian Mau – Breed standard
The below links are external
GCCF, FIFe, TICA, CFA, AACE, ACFA, ACF, CCA
Egyptian Mau references and further reading
USA
Egyptian Mau Breed Council
UK
The Egyptian Mau Club
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