The egyptian mau mau being the egyptian word for cat is notable for being the only naturally spotted domesticated cat.
Marble egyptian mau.
It s one of the few breeds with naturally occurring spots which only appear at the tips of the hairs.
In other words the spotting pattern was not created by human manipulation of feline genes.
These cats were seen as both loving companions and valuable protectors throughout the ancient egyptian timeline.
They enjoy using their muscles and showing off their skills as well as learning and playing games.
This breed is the fastest of domestic cats having long hind legs and a skin fold under the belly much like cheetahs which helps their agility.
The egyptian mau is the fastest of the domestic cats with its longer hind legs and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee which assists in running by allowing the legs to stretch back farther providing for greater agility and length of stride.
Lapis lazuli artifacts.
The egyptian mau is an elegant beauty that graced ancient egyptian art as early as 2200 b c.
It is the only naturally occurring domestic spotted cat.
They are not incredibly demanding or hyper but they certainly love to play and interact.
The cats were known in europe before world war ii but the devastation of the war left the breed in a perilous state.
A natural athlete the egyptian mau graces any home with his noble presence.
Born with a rare recessive trait he is a silver and black marble not eligible for show but what a spectacular coat pattern.
The egyptian mau is a unique exotic breed with many admirers.
Egyptian mau cats are a moderately active cat.
The body is lithe and well muscled but not overly slender.
Tutankhamun egyptian mau marble male dob 4 26 17 furreverspots.
The egyptian mau is a rare small to medium sized shorthair breed.
Destiny silver egyptian mau queen.
Lapis lazuli ˈ l æ p ɪ s ˈ l æ zj ʊ l i l aɪ or lapis for short is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.
Maus have been clocked running more than 48 km h 30 mph.
He has gone home to be a beloved pet for rick and patricia in nc.
Layla egyptian mau bronze female dob 5 7 15.
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As early as the 7th millennium bce lapis lazuli was mined in the sar i sang mines in shortugai and in other mines in badakhshan province in northeast afghanistan.
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The egyptian mau is a medium sized cat weighing between 6 and 14 pounds.
Lovey egyptian mau female dob 7 13 19.
Snowy egyptian mau silver female dob 5 7 19.
Egyptian maus were originally trained to hunt prey such as birds and fish and return the bounty to their humans.
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India egyptian mau dark smoke female dob 5 13 14.
