Thursday, May 24, 2018

Here Are Facts About Egyptian Mau

By Gary Carter


The Egyptian cat is a breed of cats. The nation of Egypt in Africa is where the origin of the cat is traced. Pharaoh cat is another name of the feline. The Egyptian mau appears like a miniature jungle cat because of the way its body is built. Its coat is spotted while the eyes are green and large in size. They are also centrally positioned on the face.

By the year 2014, the popularity of this particular breed of cats had grown to be among the most known worldwide. Based on the various studies conducted, the popularity of the breed was at 20th position. In the United States, majority of the cats descended from the kittens bred by the Russian Princess in the state of New York. The popularity of the breed in the country was largely contributed to by the princess.

The feline is medium in size, with the mature females attaining a weight range of 6 and 10 pounds. Males are usually much bigger and heavier than the females. An adult male usually attains a weight range of 10 to 14 pounds. The heads are triangle shaped and proportional to the rest of the body. The ears stand straight on the head, but can assume different positions.

The length of the coat is moderate. Besides, they shade moderately. With this trait, many individuals prefer the species. The short coat eliminates the need to shade too much hair, which is a very important trait for people with allergies. Egyptian cats come in numerous varieties of colors. Silver, blue, black, and smoke are among the colors that occur commonly.

Pharaoh cats are low maintenance because they have a short coat and they do not shade too much hair like other breeds. Grooming is only needed occasionally to maintain the coat in good shape. Grooming is important because it helps to prevent matting, stimulates circulation, and removes plucked hair. Grooming on a weekly basis should be enough. One can employ a professional pet groomer every once in a while to do the job professionally

In comparison to other breeds, Egyptians are not challenged by many health complications. As such, they suit owners who are inexperienced in keeping cats. One is advised to ensure the kitten is tested for any genetic health condition prior to making a purchase. For each kitten one acquires a health certificate should accompany it.

This breed is not hostile to animals, other pets or even people as they establish strong bonds with their human owners. The breed is also playful towards young kids. Nonetheless, kids aged below 6 years should not play with any pet including this breed without supervision as a safety precaution. The breed is also highly intelligent.

Lastly, vocalization is moderate in this breed. Usually, they vocalize when they are in the presence of certain stimuli. As such, to minimize vocalization, one should remove any stimuli that may be causing vocalization. Keeping the cat warm and content makes it to vocalize less. The cat is social and as such, human company is necessary for its wellbeing.




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