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  Egyptian Mau Breed Profile - History, Temperament & Colours of the Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is an elegant beauty that graced Ancient Egyptian art as early as 2200 B.C. Throughout most of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, these cats were seen as both loving companions to be treasured and valuable protectors to be honoured and revered.
Egyptian Maus were originally trained to hunt prey, such as birds and fish, and return the bounty to their humans.
Cats were held in such high regard that if anyone was to be caught killing a cat in this period, they would be immediately stoned to death for their crime.
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  Egyptian Mau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Egyptian Maus are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed.
Egyptian Maus are thought by many to be one of the progenitor breeds of the modern domestic cat.
Maus come in five colors: silver, smoke and bronze, which are eligible for showing, and fl and blue, which are not, but which can be used in breeding.
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 Egyptian Mau Cat
On the Egyptian Mau it is said that he is the only one cat specked with natural form, on the contrary that other cats as the oriental tabby specked, that have developed for selective baby.
Though the Egyptian Mau could maintain distances with the strangers, he is an affectionate companion, dedicated to his human family, good with the children and friendly with other cats.
The breeders and the enthusiasts of the exhibitions are having the Mau in the interior, but if you do not try to exhibit to your cat, there is no motive for don't put her plate and leaves her to go out to the air.
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 Rusty's Egyptian Mau Information Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Egyptian Mau is the oldest of the spotted domestic cats, a group which includes the ocicat and the Bengal.
The lean, dappled cats were first brought to the United States in 1956 by Nathalie Troubetskoy, a Russian princess with a past as fascinating as that of her Egyptian cats.
Egyptian maus were first brought to the United States in December 1956 by Princess Nathalie Troubetskoy, who had been living in exile in Italy.
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 Egyptian Mau. Egyptian Mau, Egyptian Mau Cat Breed, Egyptian Mau Cat Information and Pictures.
The Mau (mau is the Egyptian word for cat) has been clearly identified in the artwork of the ancient Egyptians, leaving no question in the minds of many experts that the Egyptian Mau is indeed the cat domesticated from a spotted subspecies of the African Wild Cat by this unique culture.
The role of the Mau in the religion, mythology, and everyday life of the Egyptian conveys the degree of affection and respect in which these cats were held.
The Egyptian Mau is the oldest of the spotted domestic cats, a group which includes the ocicat and the Bengal.
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 Egyptian Mau pedigree cat breed profile
Spotted cats were often depicted in ancient Egyptian wall paintings dating back over 3,000 years and many believe these to be the true ancestors of the Egyptian Mau.
In the past, all Egyptian Maus in the U.S. and Canada traced their ancestry to two of the original imports from her Fatima Cattery, but recent importations have enriched and broadened the available gene pool for breeders.
Extremely intelligent cats, Egyptian Maus place a great importance on their human family and are noted for their fiercely loyal and passionate devotion to their owners.
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 Egyptian Mau cats breeders profiles information uk
The Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat, other spotted cats being the result of selective breeding of the humans' choosing.
With their striking looks Egyptian Maus may be a target for cat thieves so it may be good idea to confine them to the house and take them out for exercise on a lead.
The Egyptian Mau requires no special grooming as its short fine coat is self-maintaining but the cat will enjoy being brushed with a soft brush as part of the attention it gets from its owner.
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 Egyptian Mau - Love My Pet
The Egyptian Mau is one of the few naturally spotted cats.
"Mau" is the Egyptian word for cat, and this breed strongly resembles cats represented in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The Egyptian Mau is an active cat that is known to be fiercely loyal to its owners.
www.lovemypet.com.au /advice/catbreeds/egyptianmau.htm   (368 words)

  
 * Cat breeds - (Cat): Definition
Cat breeds: the Burmese cat Abyssinian cats The Himalayan Persian cat Siamese cats Abyssinian cats Angora cats Balinese cats Bombay cats The Korat cat Rex cats Scottish fold cats Havana brown cats Egyptian Mau cat Siamese cats Persian cats Cats...
Not all cat breeds are accepted in all associations because of differing policies or lack of breeder involvement (breeders and fanciers must actively promote their breeds in each association in order for acceptance to be granted)...
Purebred: A cat whose ancestors are of the same breed or are allowable outcrosses...
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 * Egyptian Mau - (Cat): Definition
General: The Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat.  The Egyptian's impression should be one of an active, colorful cat of medium size with well developed muscles...
The Egyptian Mau is perhaps the oldest of all domestic cats and one of only two naturally spotted breeds still in existence (the other being the Bahraini Dilmun Cat)...
From the land of the cat goddess Bast -- ancient Egypt -- came the original stock of this exceptional cat breed, one of the oldest in the world, and the only "naturally-spotted" domestic cat...
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 Egyptian Mau Cats -   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mau in the religion, mythology, and everyday life of the Egyptian conveys the degree of affection and respect in which these cats...
The Egyptian Mau is the oldest of the spotted domestic cats, a group which includes the ocicat and...
Mau is the Egyptian word for cat, and the mau's one of the few breeds of domestic cat with natural spots.
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 LynLeigh Egyptian Maus
Egyptian Mau’s are though to be descendants of the African Wild Cat (felis lyica ocreata).
Egyptian Maus can be traced back to the Middle Egyptian period where they were given the status of a deity and worshipped.
Egyptian Maus are genetically defined as fl cats as is evidenced by the fl paw pads, lips, eye rims and tail tip.
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 LIVING : Cats : Egyptian Mau Cats : DIY Network
Whatever its origins, though, the mau (mau is the Egyptian word for "miaow" or "cat") is a breed of rare beauty.
The mau's eyes are green rimmed with fl, and in the silver and the bronze the nose leather is pink.
Reserved with strangers, a mau will love every member of his human family, but any unwanted attention such as baths or medication should be administered only by "his" family member.
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 Egyptian Mau Cats   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It's argued that the ancestors of these cats were worshipped as deities and often mummified and mourned upon their death.
Cats will work hard to keep themselves cleaned and groomed, but you should still groom your cat regularly as a bonding tool and to cut down on the amount of fur your cat might accidentally ingest, resulting in hairballs.
If you have more than one cat, make sure that the shelf is big enough for them to share, and that each cat has it's own place to call home in case they don't want to share.
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 Egyptian Mau CAT BREEDERS
The Egyptian Mau is one of the oldest existing breeds of domestic cat, and the only naturally spotted one.
Evidence in the form of depictions, paintings, and sculptures shows that spotted cats existed during the time of the Egyptian cat cult, and it is theorized that the predecessor of the Mau was the very same cat worshiped by the ancient Egyptians.
Maus, like their ancestors that were invited along on the duck hunts of their Egyptian companions, love to fetch.
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 The Egyptian Mau Club   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Egyptian Mau Club is a United Kingdom based cat club dedicated to the Egyptian Mau.
The aims of the club are to develop and promote the Egyptian Mau breed in the UK, and to work towards recognition of the breed by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).
As of June 2001 the Egyptian Mau has Preliminary Recognition from the GCCF, and Maus may now be shown at GCCF shows in the Assessment class for Merit Certifcates.
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 Egyptian Mau Cat Breed
Egyptian Maus still have a bit of a really, wild cat look about them.
For the Egyptian Mau with a smoke colored coat the hair is silky and fine in texture.On the other hand for the silver and bronze colored Egyptian Maus, the coat is dense and resilient and often has two or more bands of ticking separated by lighter bands
The Egyptian Mau with unsymmetrical spotting patterns on either side are often seen.
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 egyptian mau - cat breeds   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Egyptian Mau, which has been depicted in ancient Egyptian artwork is thought to be a subspecies of the African Wild Cat.
Egyptian Maus are the only naturally spotted domestic cats around, with deep green eyes and distinct mascera lines.
When a cat is looking poorly or when you feel there is something not quite right, it usually means your cat is trying hard to move toxins out of her body.
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 Egyptian Mau cat breeds
Egyptian Maus are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed.
The spots on an Egyptian Mau are not just on the coat; a shaved Mau has spots on its skin.
Egyptian Maus are the fastest breed of domestic cat, capable of running at 36 mph.
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 Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Information from Consulting Health Group   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Egyptian Maus do bear a resemblance to paintings of ancient Egyptian cats, although this does not prove that they are actually of Egyptian origin.
The first documented Maus were brought to the United States in 1956 by a Russian princess named Natalie Troubetskoy.
Interesting breed fact: Egyptian Maus are the fastest breed of domestic cat.
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 Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Rescue - Egyptian Mau Cat Adoption
Cat Purebred Rescue (CPR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which was founded in 1994.
CPR is a permanent committee of cat fanciers, affiliated with the "Responsible Cat Fanciers of the Northwest", who seek to improve the life conditions of pedigreed cats of all breeds recognized by the various registries.
The CPR goal is to reduce the abandonment and surrender of pedigreed cats to shelters.
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 Egyptian mau --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
The Mau Mau (origin of the name is uncertain) advocated violent resistance to British domination in Kenya; the movement was especially associated with the ritual oaths employed by leaders of the Kikuyu Central Association to promote unity in the independence movement.
The Egyptian cobra belongs to the family Elapidae (also called the cobra family), distinguished by hollow, immovable front fangs through which the snake squeezes venom when it bites.
Mummification was well-rooted in the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.
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 Catfancy.com :: Cat Fancy Magazine :: For The Love Of Cats /catfancy/breed_profiles.aspx   (Site not responding. Last check: )
When a privately owned cat died, the owners shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning and embalmed and mummified their companion, burying it in a sacred ground dedicated to cats.
Two of the three cats she brought with her formed the foundation for the breed in America, and for many years all the Egyptian Maus in the United States and Canada traced their ancestry to them.
The Egyptian Mau was established as the only naturally occurring spotted breed of domestic cat.
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 CentralPets.com - Egyptian Mau Page (Printer Friendly Version)
Truly the cat of Egyptian legend, the Egyptian Mau is the basis for the cat drawings seen engraved in the tombs of the Egyptian Pharaohs.
Buying a Mau from a pet store is a bad idea, since kitten breeders who work for pet stores typically have less than adequate methods for socializing kittens properly and thus, you may end up with an ill-tempered Mau that won't like you, your house, or your family.
Egyptian Maus were first brought to the United States in the late 1950's, when a Russian Princess brought them from the Fatima Cattery.
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 Egyptian mau cat
What distinguishes the Mau from other cats mainly is the big M that is traditionally on their foreheads.
These cats were imported to the United States in the early 1950s.
These cats are very loyal and they listen.
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 Egyptian Mau History   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It is believed that these cats are descendants of the sacred cats of Egypt, and their ancestry goes back at least 3,500 years.
As highly honoured cats, it was an offence in ancient times to hurt or kill one of these cats, and many have been found mummified in tombs.
The Egyptian government, in order to try to curb the growing number of stray animals, are shooting the stray dogs in large numbers, and systematically poisoning the stray cats, many of which are feral Egyptian Maus.
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 Egyptian Mau - Egyptian Mau Cat - Egyptian Mau Cat Breed
Egyptian Mau is regarded as the naturally spotted breed of domestic cat.
Spotted cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian wall paintings dating back over 3,000 years and many believe these to be the ancestors of the Egyptian Mau.
Egyptian Mau is a gregarious in nature and likes company.
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 Association Internationale du Mau Egyptien (AIME)
The Egyptian Mau is in fact the cat domesticated from a spotted sub-species of the African Wild Cat (felix lybica).
In the past, all Egyptian Maus traced their ancestry to two of the original imports from her Fatima Cattery.
The Egyptian Mau shows off an elegant, randomly spotted body with a skin flap on the belly banded legs and tail, expressive almond-shaped gooseberry green eyes, distinctive mascara lines.
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 Egyptian Mau Cat - kitty-korner.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Egyptian Mau Country of origin Egypt Breed standards CFA, ACFA, CCA, TICA, FIFe Egyptian Maus are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed.
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A "Cat Newbie" inquires: Being a first time cat owner, I have a question: Why does my cat lick me? Is it for salt or whatever taste is on my hands or is it a sign of affection or all...
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 Egyptian Mau cat breeders and catteries in Canada ::: Cattery Search - Cat Breeders Directory
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