The egyptian mau is the only naturally spotted breed of domestic cat. Id describe egyptian maus as moderately active cats and theyre very playful, they bond very. For almost 30 centuriesfrom its unification around 3100 b. Time itself has obscured the true ancestry of the modern day egyptian mau, yet today, when a truly exceptional example of a mau poses regally on a judging table and gazes out at the world with its haunting imperious eyes, one can truly envision.
Apr 25, 2017 apophis is sometimes depicted as a coiled serpent but, often, as dismembered, being cut into pieces, or under attack. This book introduces young readers to the egyptian mau cat, the feline known for its piercing green eyes and royal attitude. Egyptian marshes, world wars, a russian princess, a syrian embassy, and an indian zookeeper all figure into the lore of this breed, which we are pretty sure could be the subject of a blockbuster movie. According to the descriptions, many of them were spotted cats dress like the cats of the pharaons. History of an ancient beauty, the egyptian mau dates back over 3000 years. Along with the bahraini dilmun cat, they are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat. Engaging, easytoread text invites students to examine this breeds history, personality, behavior, and development. If you are a cat lover and are considering adoption a cat, you have plenty of options. The mau is significantly smaller than these other breeds. She likes being brushed, and brushing can easily be made a part of regular playtime. Some people go to their local pound and pick and adult cat. The egyptian mau is an elegant spotted cat of moderate foreign type that bears a. If you stray from this, your egyptian mau may reject your food offerings. Also included is a beginners guide to the hobby of showing cats.
The mau has the distinction of being the fastest domestic housecat, as she can run at speeds of up to 30 mph. Learn about the egyptian civilization like youre actually there. Well should this breed of cat, introduced into north america in the early 1950s, be proud of its heritage for in the mist of history its ancestors were worshipped as gods. Egyptian maus are a small to mediumsized shorthaired cat breed. Egyptian mau personality, history, and pictures pawculture.
Egyptian maus joined the european cat fancy in the early 1900s. We owe the survival of the modern egyptian mau to nathalie troubetskoy, an exiled russian princess whose story adds another romantic dimension to the history of the breed. Time itself has obscured the true ancestry of the modern day egyptian mau, yet today, when a truly exceptional example of a mau poses regally on a judging table and gazes out at the world with its haunting imperious eyes, one can truly envision these. When hes not playing fetch, he enjoys sitting in a lap and being worshipped, just as his ancestors may have been. No picture or book can do justice to the exotic beauty found in a silver egyptian maus dazzling green. The origins and history of the egyptian mau by melissa bateson.
The egyptian mau club had its inaugural meeting at the national cat club show in december 1998 and has been dedicated to the development of the breed in the united kingdom as well as its recognition and promotion to championship status by the governing council of. Click here to learn about our egyptian maus and kittens for sale. Both bastet and sekhmet took their early forms as feline defenders of the innocent, avengers of the wronged, from mafdet. The origins and history of the egyptian mau the egyptian mau club. Elegant and slender, these majestic felines are believed to be direct descendants of the african wild cats there is evidence that suggests that ancient egyptians were the first to domesticate the mau. The impression should be one of an active, colourful cat of medium size with welldeveloped muscles, perfect physical condition and showing an alert appearance. If domestic cats are the most favored of all, tabby cats are the most popular of the cat color patterns. You can have a hard time getting your egyptian mau to eat if youre giving him nonmeat based foods like fruits, vegetables, dairy, nuts, seeds, etc. Make no mistake, these are heartbreakingly beautiful cats. Of all the domestic cats of today, the mau has the distinction of being the only naturally. Also known as the egyptians and pharaoh cat, the egyptian mau is an ancient cat breed that dates back to 1400 bc. The egyptian mau was recognized by various cat lover groups in the late 1960s and 1970s.
To trace the full history of spotted egyptian cats we have to start in ancient egypt. In 1956, the progeny of this original pair were brought to the united states by this noblewoman, and the egyptian mau was created. In ancient egyptian civilization cats were revered figures and were protected as sacred. Ancient egypt was the birthplace of this regal looking cat breed, which we all know by the name egyptian mau. Aug 21, 2010 the egyptian mau is the oldest and the only naturally occurring breed of spotted domestic cats, a group that includes ocicats, bengals, savannahs and safari cats. A translation from the egyptian book of the dead 240 b. Terrific ancient egyptian coloring pages bast mythology coloring page ancient history social studies culture cat ancient egyptian printable coloring pages this ancient egyptian cat goddess was known for her prowess and represents maternal instincts. O cats of egypt my illustrious sires, would be the poetic words of the egyptian mau if it could only speak. Female on the gccf active registrar pkdef tested, felvfiv tested negative bornnee 10. Evidence suggests that the majority of the worlds domesticated cats can trace their ancestry back to an egyptian cat. The history of ancient egyptian magic ancient egypt provides us a treasure trove of religious, social, engineering and health related literature unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Getting to know the egyptian mau by dot brocksom from the cat fanciers association complete cat book.
No other breed has a history and background as rich as the egyptian mau, and no other breed of cat has the same beauty or quirks that makes this cat unique. The cat in ancient egypt by jaromir malek goodreads. The ancestors of this cat were depicted in paintings, sculptures and artworks of ancient egypt and had. We also take pride in being part of the egyptian mau breed counsel and in perpetuating this rare breed. Egyptian mau history cime communaute internationale du. It should be well balanced physically and temperamentally. The grand old library of alexandria was one big facility that was the largest source of literary information and scholarly works during the middle egyptian era. History suggests that our domestic cats are the descendents of the cats of ancient egypt.
There is little doubt that domestic cats originated in the fertile crescent, of which egypt is part. Belle hollow farms and exotics in north carolina breeds quality egyptian mau kittens. Egyptian mau cat breed colors there are three main coat colors of the egyptian mau cat breed. This striking and dignified cat resembles the cats worshipped by the ancient egyptians. Makamae maus is the only registered breeder of egyptian mau cats in hawaii. Egyptian mau is present all over in ancient egyptian art, sculptures, and religion. Mau is literally the ancient egyptian word for cat. Introduction the egyptian mau is an elegant spotted cat of moderate foreign type that bears a striking resemblance to the cats depicted in the art of the ancient egyptians. As such, these cats are limited to the colors that occurred naturally silver, bronze, smoke, and black as well as the dilute versions of these colors blue silver, blue spotted, blue smoke, and blue.
Earlier today, my mom found a whiskas cat care book. The breed conformation is described by the cornell book of cats as. Unlike some of the more recent attempts to recreate the look of these primitive cats by hybridizing established breeds, the mau is a natural breed derived from the modern. There are also solid blacks and blues pewter, and spotted blue and blue smoke which are not shown but can be used for breeding as they carry the spotted gene.
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. In the early twentieth century, italy was populated descendants of egyptian cats. Egyptian mau graces cat saladin the 39 clues crazy cat lady, crazy cats, i. So, calling one of this breed an egyptian mau cat is a bit. Egyptian mau gracies cat saladin the 39 clues cat breeds. The modern history of the egyptian mau cat as an internationally accepted breed begins in 1953 when the egyptian ambassador to italy who had an egyptian mau cat was asked by a princess to help her get some of these cats from egypt to italy which in 1955 were shown at the rome cat show. Egyptian mau cat breed information, pictures, characteristics. In the xiith dynasty 2800bc the egyptian book of the dead portrays the benevolent sun. No one knows for certain when wild cats were domesticated but in 2012, archeologists discovered an african wildcat, felis silvestris libyca, in an egyptian predynastic burial pit dating to around 3,700bc approximately 5,700 years ago. Egyptian mau is as old as egyptian history and perfectly reflects the egyptian beauty as well. The egyptian mau fascinates many cat lovers, not only because of its rich history which began in ancient egypt but because of its good nature and unique appearance. Egyptian mau breed council email list for members only. The maus history in north america began in 1956, when they were. Since it is the oldest existing cat breeds the mau has the distinction of being the only natural spotted cat.
Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Aug, 2015 egyptian maus are a small to mediumsized shorthaired cat breed. Exodus provides a graphical detail of the intense duel between these two brothers. Jul 24, 2016 she is associated with both mau, the divine cat who is an aspect of ra, and with mafdet, goddess of justice and the first feline deity in egyptian history. The egyptian mau is one of the most elegant cats that exist. A famous depiction along these lines comes from spell 17 of the egyptian book of the dead in which the great cat mau kills apophis with a knife. Elegant and slender, these majestic felines are believed to be direct descendants of the african wild cats.
These furryfelines are not only known for their playful personalities but also their exotic looks. The maus history in north america began in 1956, when they were imported by an exiled russian princess named nathalie troubetskoy. Leslie lyons, archaeological findings and paintings where the heavily spotted felines are depicted. Egyptian maus are the best elaine landau introduces the egyptian maus, describing its physical characteristics, coloring, behavior, and history, and how it can be cared for as a pet. Fanciers in italy, switzerland, and france worked to develop the breed. Unlike the ocicat, the egyptian mau is considered to be the only naturally spotted cat breed. May 25, 2016 o cats of egypt my illustrious sires, would be the poetic words of the egyptian mau if it could only speak. By dot brocksom from the cat fanciers association complete cat book. Indeed, cats were highly revered by this the people of this ancient nation. In the famous egyptian scroll, the book of the dead, the god of the sun appears as a cat with a spotted tabby coat. Although the history of the origin of the mau is obscured in mystery, legend has it that the cat breed graced ancient egyptian temples and was revered by pharaohs and priests as a god and treasure.
The egyptians were well known not only as lovers of cats but also as worshipers of them. The mau is the only cat breed to have patterned smoke color. The spots of the mau occur on only the tips of the hairs of its coat. Their god status is due to the distinctive markings on their heads which resembles the sacred beetle. The egyptian mau prefers family members to anyone else. They may be in the following colors, pewter, smoke, silver or bronze. Lyons in 2010 to define which group of cats in the world had the greatest genetic diversity. A comprehensive medical reference for every cat and.
They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat. The egyptian mau is the fastest and only naturally occurring spotted breed of domestic cat. Egyptian maus are the best elaine landau introduces the egyptian maus, describing its physical characteristics, coloring, behavior, and history, and how it. And crops of course attracted vermin rodents wanted their share too. The egyptian mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat. Cat fanciers who consider their pets majestic have history. This long, graceful cat stands out in a crowd due to its unique spots and markings.
Historical evidence points to the mau being an egyptian breed. Egyptian mau cat breed complete description, pictures. From the book by didier hallepee egyptian mau cat, carrefours net. There is evidence that suggests that ancient egyptians were the first to domesticate the mau. They are not incredibly demanding or hyper but they certainly love to play and interact. Jan 05, 2017 the egyptian mau is a handsome cat with a lot of history, and you know were all about the history here. The egyptian mau cat is an ancient cat breed and provenly so.
Legends and mystery surround the origins of this ancient and royal breed. Its no secret that the egyptians worshipped cats and held their feline friends in very high regard. Tabbies come in stripes, whorls, swirls, dots, and dashes, and are also allowed in the breed standards of over two dozen recognized cat breeds. By julia williams the egyptian word for cat is mau rhymes with. Egyptian mau facts and figures an elegant cat of moderate. There are lots of legends and stories surrounding this peculiar cat breed. Melissa first spotted the breed in a book when she was around 10 years old and fell in love with them. In a 1972 cfa year book article about the mau wain harding lists the. The history of ancient egyptian magic egyptian witchcraft. This is also a very elegant color, and the rarest of the three official egyptian mau cat breed colors. The egyptians were well known as worshipers of cats.
In the book of the dead, ra, the god of the sun, is portrayed as a spotted tabby cat. Egyptian history is also a big book of magic and occult, as it the science of magic appears in details even during the era of great moses and his brother aaron. The religious significance of the cat in egypt predates recorded history. Unlike other spotted cats such as the ocicat or bengal cat, the egyptian mau is a natural breed. The princess then moved to the united states with her egyptian mau and its offspring, where she began to breed these cats. Supported solely by private and corporate donors, emro aims to increase education in egypt and around the world about the cats. The egyptian mau the adventures of charles the cat with the. Egyptian mau cat in ancient egypt the nile made it possible for the ancient egyptians to start cultivating crops early on the inundation of the nile brought fertile silt to the fields yearly, like clockwork. The egyptian mau is the only natural spotted cat breed. As per its namesake, experts believe that the maus come from the country of egypt, a claim supported by dr. Unlike other breeds the smoke maus are bred to show their spots. The mau is most likely the descendant of the african wild cat felis lyica ocreata. What food you should serve to your new egyptian mau.
The mau s history in north america began in 1956, when they were imported by an. Characteristics, history, care tips, and helpful information for pet owners. Troubetskoy, born in 1897 in lublin, poland was a member of an influential russian family. You can see the breeds presence in ancient artwork, in the ancient egyptian religion, and in stories about ancient egyptian mythology. Egyptian mau cat breed complete description, pictures, videos. The egyptian mau rescue organization emro is an agency for the adoption, both locally and internationally, of tame maus born in the middle east. See more ideas about egyptian mau, cats and egyptian. Egyptian mau cat full profile, history, and care the spruce pets. Its history is linked to the dynasty of the pharaohs, a great empire that appreciated the figure of the cat as that of an almost divine being. Sarah larsen is a medical intuitive, 3rd generation palm reader, and ordained interfaith minister.
Even though they are not found in every city in the world, they are actually believed to be the first domesticated feline. Unlike some of the more recent attempts to recreate the look of these primitive cats by hybridizing established breeds, the mau is a natural breed derived from the modern street cats of egypt. The egyptian mau is the oldest and the only naturally occurring breed of spotted domestic cats, a group that includes ocicats, bengals, savannahs and safari cats. But they always have the broken bard across its throat, and its spotted coat pattern. Mau was the divine cat, a personification of the sun god, who guarded the tree of life which held the secrets of eternal life and divine knowledge.
They enjoy using their muscles and showing off their skills as well as learning and playing games. Ramah adina egyptian mau black smoke monaco cattery. Were taking the following information from the lovely book of joan moore in 1992. The egyptian mau is an easy cat when it comes to care. Keep that in mind while pondering what foods to feed the egyptian mau. The egyptian mau, believed to be the cat revered by ancient egyptians, is the fastest domestic cat and the only one that is naturally spotted. All about the enigmatic egyptian mau learn more on. No picture or book can do justice to the exotic beauty found in a silver egyptian maus dazzling green eyes and shiny spots, the ghostly elegance found in a smoke egyptian maus pattern, or the livingroom leopard grace of the bronze. In ancient egypt, these cats were worshiped as gods. The resulting breeding programme in the united states produced cats that appeared to recall the ancient tabby cats, which were worshipped by the egyptians. We pride our cattery in breeding quality, genetically diverse cats that are beautiful, social and healthy. The egyptian mau is an ancient cat, worshipped and revered by pharaohs and kings.
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