Egyptian Mau
small-medium sized short-haired cat breed
An Egyptian Mau is a small to medium cat breed.[1] The average Egyptian Mau weighs 8-14 pounds,[2] and grows up to 8-10 inches.[3] This cat is a modern domestic animal. It is a mix between a Burmese and a Siamese.
| Egyptian Mau | |
|---|---|
 Black silver spotted tabby Egyptian Mau. | |
 An Egyptian Mau sits in the grass. | |
| Common nicknames | Mau |
| Origin |  Egypt |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| FIFe | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
Description
changeAn Egyptian Mau has a muscular body with fur that comes in all different colors including black, bronze, smoke, silver, blue, and caramel. This cat’s eyes are gooseberry green, giving a worried look on its face.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Egyptian Mau". Wikipedia. 2020-10-21.
- ↑ "Egyptian Mau Facts and Information". VioVet. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
- ↑ "Egyptian Mau Size - How Big Do They Grow?". The Happy Cat Site. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
- ↑ "Egyptian Mau: A Dignified Cat Worthy of Worship". The Spruce Pets. Retrieved 2020-11-06.