Are Egyptian Mau cats friendly?

Egyptian Maus are overall lovely cats that can make for an ideal addition to most families. These felines get along well with other cats and dogs, plus they can make excellent companions for kids.

How can I tell if my cat is an Egyptian Mau?

1. Easily mistaken for an Ocicat or even a Bengal, the Egyptian Mau sports natural spots not only on the coat, but the skin, too.
2. The Mau displays a lithe, athletic body, wedge-shaped head, almond-shaped gooseberry colored eyes and a coat that comes in silver, bronze and smoke colors.

How much is an Egyptian Mau worth?

When you buy an Egyptian Mau kitten, you can expect to pay somewhere between $800-$1,200. The cost will much depend on the pattern, color, and breeding of the cat. Each breeder will have their own prices for various reasons.

Is my cat a tabby or Egyptian Mau?

Look for a distinctly spotted coat. The spots on a Egyptian mau are typically charcoal or jet black, depending on the coats other colors. The cat’s coat aside from the spots may be silver, bronze, or smoke colored. This makes it distinct from other spotted cats, like the Bengal, which may have a more reddish coat.

Is an Egyptian Mau a tabby cat?

Betsy Whitlock, a cat breeder at Belle Hollow Farms and Exotics in Franklin, North Carolina, says technically, the Egyptian Mau is called a spotted tabby. “The pattern on them is a tabby pattern, the “M” on the forehead, the stripes by their eyes,” she says. “Their legs are striped.

Is my cat an Egyptian Mau or Bengal?

The Bengal cat is a domesticated cat breed created from hybrids of domestic cats, especially the spotted Egyptian Mau, with the Asian leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). The breed name comes from the leopard cat’s taxonomic name….

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Can Egyptian Mau be striped?

Egyptian Maus have either the standard tabby “M” on their forehead or a more open striped pattern known as the mark of the scarab.

What is the price of an Egyptian Mau kitten?

In summary, you can expect to pay about $900-$2,500 to purchase an Egyptian Mau. Besides the cost of the cat, plan on about $1,000-$1,400 in one-time costs for supplies and initial vet costs before bringing your cat home. The monthly costs of caring for your Egyptian Mau will be about $150-$500 per month.

How do you tell if my kitten is an Egyptian Mau?

To identify an Egyptian mau, look for a spotted coat with medium-length hair. Additionally, check for almond-shaped eyes that are a vibrant shade of green. You should also notice a long body with lean legs and a moderately muscular appearance.

Which God uses cats?

Bastet, also called Bast, ancient Egyptian goddess worshiped in the form of a lioness and later a cat.