Friday, May 25, 2018

Useful Information About The Egyptian Mau

By Gary Carter


Egyptian cat is a breed of felines with its origin tracing back to Egypt in Africa. Actually, Pharaoh cat is another name used to refer to the feline. The body structure of the Egyptian mau is in a way that they resemble miniature jungle cat. Its eyes are large and green and are centrally located on the face. They have a spotted coat.

The feline was among the most liked species across the world in 2014. Various researches report that the breed was 20th in position with regards to popularity. The origin of Egyptian cats in America is traceable to the kittens that were bred in New York by a Russian Princess. Through the great role played by the princes, the breed became popular in the country.

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.

The maintenance of the pharaoh cats is low as the coats on them are short. Contrary to other breeds, they shed very little hair. Grooming of the coat to maintain its good shape is achieved through occasional maintenance. The benefits earned from grooming include prevented matting, removal of plucked hair, and stimulation of circulation. Weekly grooming is satisfactory. On some occasions, one should hire services of a professional groomer to groom the pet professionally.

Compared to other common breeds, Egyptians do not have as much health issues. Thus, they are suitable for owners who do not have much experience with keeping cats. When buying, it is important to ensure that the kitten is tested for any genetic health conditions before buying. One should request for a certificate for every kitten acquired.

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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