Wednesday, April 6, 2016

A-Z: Egyptian Mau




Mau's are descendants of wild African cats. The term Mau means cat. These felines are built like cheetahs. An extra skin flap makes them one of the fastest breeds and allows them to run up to thirty miles an hour. Their coats are naturally spotted but the spots are only on the edge of the fur. Their coat colors are silver, bronze and smoke. A black rim around the edge of their eyes accentuate their beauty and gives them the look of wearing mascara. Their moon-shaped eyes change as they mature.
These wonderful felines are very loyal and possessive of their owners (and toys).
They do shed. To help keep this down, stroke them with the foot of an old pair of pantyhose on your hand.
They have few health issues and can live past fifteen.
Want one? Check out petfinder.com and your local rescues and shelters.

50 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

What a beauty! I am in love with this cat! Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

And this exotic beauty has the M on its forehead which the domestic moggies do.
A beautiful thing.

Elephant's Child said...

Domestic TABBY shorthairs. Sorry, fingers and brain not connected.

Anonymous said...

Wow, those cats have taken some serious tabs of speed. A little more seriously, I remember the natives fighting for independence in Kenya being called the Mau Mau.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Fast little suckers. Think I would leave the wiping with the panty hose to my wife though.

nashvillecats2 said...

Another beauty Sandra, I must say I love your theme.
Yvonne.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

They're so playful! I love a playful kitty.

Shady Del Knight said...

Hi, dear Sandra!

I am learning a great deal about cats through this series of yours. I think many people boast about a dog's intelligence while underestimating the intelligence of a cat. These Egyptian Maus are works of art - beautiful, sleek, built for speed, and endowed with hypnotic eyes. They even look like they have applied eye make-up to enhance their allure.

Thank you very much, dear Sandra!

CJ Kennedy said...

Ink zooms around the dollhouse like a maniac. Can't imagine a kitty zooming around at 30 mph.

Sandra Cox said...

Well, now we know what kitty you need as a companion, Val:)

Sandra Cox said...

Moggies worked for me:) When you know to look for it, that M just pops doesn't it.

Pat Hatt said...

Wow, not sure Orlin can run that fast. Never knew they were so speedy.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Andrew, I didn't realize the fight for independence in Kenya was called the Mau Mau. Good info.

Crystal Collier said...

Very cool. I love unique cats, but some of them are a touch too fierce to make good pets if you ask me.

Crystal Collier

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whatz de name oh de egyptian mau we noe again ??? ♥♥♥

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Sandra Cox said...

Ha!

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

I like that they can live past 15. It's so heartbreaking losing a pet. We've had many cats over the years. They just show up at our door. It's freaky. But soon they're family.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Yvonne! I appreciate hearing that.

Sandra Cox said...

Sounds like they'd fit in at your house then, Diane:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Shady,
Yeah, I love the eye-liner look on cats:)

Sandra Cox said...

OMG. Me neither.

Sandra Cox said...

Amazing isn't it. I'm sure Orlin's fast though.

Sandra Cox said...

That's a good point. I think it's the Savannah's that are listed numerically by the amount of wild cat versus domestic and vice versa, if I'm not getting confused:)

Sandra Cox said...

Will do:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Joylene,
Losing a pet is truly the pits. We spend more time with them than most of our relatives.

Yolanda Renée said...

Lovely, and amazingly fast. Wow. Interesting tip on using panty hose to help with shedding. Does that work with other shedders?

Sandra Cox said...

I haven't tried it it yet, but I'd think it would.....

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful cats! I saw a mummified cat once at Ripley's. I've never heard of that pantyhose trick, I should try that on my cat, Sawyer, he sheds a lot!

Stephanie Faris said...

I'm not sure if I've seen that type of cat before. I know nothing about the different types of cats!

Sandra Cox said...

I haven't tried it either. Let me know if it works:)

Sandra Cox said...

There's a lot of breeds that just aren't that well known.

Margaret D said...

They look a lovely cat, they sure can run then..

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This is an incredible cat, but I already have ONE shedder, so don't need another. However, I think it's a real beauty and one I would never be able to catch if it got out!

Rhobin said...

Beautiful cat and very tempting, but it would probably never get along with my other seven foundlings. Love the tip about panty hose. Right now I use my dampened hand to wipe cushions and clothing. Works very well, but is after the fact.

Tom Benson said...

Not a breed I've heard of before Sandra, so you're doing quite the job of introducing the rare as well as the better known. Interesting about the way the breed has evolved with so much speed. :)

Sandra Cox said...

Faster than I can, that's for sure:)

Sandra Cox said...

Ha! That's the truth about catching it if it got out, Elizabeth:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Rhobin! I either use a damp hand or a damp paper towel. I loved the Pledge roller, but haven't been able to find another one. I'm thinking they must have quit making it.
Still got high numbers hey? You are a saint among women and cats, Rhobin.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Tom. The 'speed' runs in tandem with your blog doesn't it.

Magic Love Crow said...

I'm in love! I want one!! Thanks for showing all these different breeds Sandra!

Lee said...

My two furry rascals who rule the roost here...and rule me...are very spoiled. They love their brush...and I brush them every day. :)

Birgit said...

These guys are fast! They look so beautiful and sleek

Blue Grumpster said...

Past 15.... I wish cats could live much longer.

Sandra Cox said...

Me too, Blue.

Sandra Cox said...

They sure do, Birgit.

shortybear said...

nice

Sandra Cox said...

Agreed. They're fascinating cats. Thanks for stopping by, Shortybear:)

Sandra Cox said...

Sounds like you're a good cat mom, Lee:)

Sandra Cox said...

You want one of each don't ya, Magic?:)