Egyptian Mau

The Egyptian Mau has been around for ages.In about 1550 bc documents said that Egyptian kings and pharoahs would worship the cat like it was a god or a valuable treasure. The word Mau is actually cat in ancient egyptian.

Can be silver, bronze, or smoke coloredThe only naturally spotted cat and the spots are on the edge of its fur Has very unique gooseberry green, moon shaped eyes. Domestic short hairsMedium long body and a round, wedge shaped head weigh up to 7-9 pound

*Has a unique skin flap that extends from flank to their hind leg. This allows them freedom and agility when twisting, jumping, and running. *Can run up o 30 mph because they are similar to cheetahs. *Their hind legs are longer than their front legs. *The International Cat Association recognized the Egyptian Mau 1979. *Extremely loyal animals but are very protective of their owners *live up to 15 years*Great family pets*Very playful and energetic *Very little grooming but they do shed

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