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# The Egyptian Mau: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Egypt
An ancient, athletic and affectionate cat, with a naturally spotted coat.
Size MediumLife expectancy 10–15 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €800 – €1,800
[Find a breeder 10](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=egyptian-mau)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Vocalization Moderate
Strengths and weaknesses
- Easy-to-maintain coat: Its short coat requires little care, and a simple weekly brushing is often enough.
- Athletic and playful cat: It likes to move, climb, and interact, which makes it a dynamic companion on a daily basis.
- Attached to its family: It generally forms a close bond with its loved ones while maintaining a certain refinement in its behavior.
- Reserved with strangers: It may take time before it trusts people outside the household.
- Need for stimulation: A lifestyle that is too sedentary does not suit it and encourages boredom as well as weight gain.
- Climate sensitivity: Marked variations in temperature should be monitored in this breed.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Present and calm households: He appreciates an ongoing relationship with his humans in a stable environment.
- Families with respectful children: His playful and affectionate side expresses itself well with children who know the right gestures.
- Adopters ready to enrich the environment: Cat trees, games and observation areas help him stay balanced.
Not recommended for
- People who are often absent: A lack of daily interactions and stimulation may harm its well-being.
- Homes without a suitable space: It needs to climb, play and explore rather than remain in an unstimulating environment.
- Adopters looking for a cat that is immediately outgoing with everyone: Its reserved temperament around strangers may disappoint if instant sociability is expected.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
28 cmEgyptian Mau
- Height at the withers
- 25–30 cm
- Weight
- 3–7 kg
- Coat
- Short, silky
- Origin
- Egypt
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Egyptian Mau in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Egyptian Mau is among the oldest known feline breeds. Its image already appears in ancient Egypt, where it held an important symbolic place and also accompanied daily life by helping to limit rodents. The breed nearly disappeared during the 20th century, notably after World War II, before being revived in Italy and then developed in the United States thanks to the breeding work undertaken around the cats gathered by Princess Natalia Troubetskoy. The Egyptian Mau then spread more widely in Europe, including France.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Egyptian Mau is a medium-sized cat, elegant, muscular and particularly agile. Its body remains harmonious, with a silhouette intermediate between the oriental type and the European cat. Its hind legs, a little longer, promote powerful leaps and great speed. Its head, slightly triangular and rounded, has large green almond-shaped eyes, large well-proportioned ears and a forehead often marked with an M-shaped pattern. Its short coat shows a natural spotted tabby pattern, with recognized colors such as silver, bronze or smoke.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Egyptian Mau combines independence, sensitivity and attachment to its home. Affectionate with those close to it, it appreciates calm moments and quality interactions, while keeping a vigilant temperament. It can be reserved with strangers, but it generally develops a lovely bond with its family.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
He is a playful, athletic cat and a hunter at heart, who needs daily stimulation to stay balanced. He likes to climb, observe and expend energy, which makes him more comfortable in an enriched environment. With respectful children, he willingly joins in play. On the other hand, boredom and a sedentary lifestyle do not suit him well and can promote weight gain.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Egyptian Mau responds well to gentle, consistent and regular training. It learns more easily when routines are stable and when motivation comes through play, reward and positive interactions. It is preferable to respect its sensitivity and its need to observe before imposing new situations on it or the presence of strangers.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Egyptian Mau
The price of an Egyptian Mau varies depending on the quality of the lineage, the reputation of the cattery, the sex, conformity to the standard and the kitten’s intended purpose. Serious selection and well-managed breeding often justify a higher price.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/egyptian-mau/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Egyptian Mau generally enjoys fairly robust health. No specifically recognized genetic disease is consistently highlighted, but this does not exempt from serious veterinary follow-up. Like many active cats sometimes living more indoors, it is above all necessary to prevent overweight, monitor oral and dental condition, and keep vaccinations and antiparasitic protection up to date.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/egyptian-mau/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Egyptian Mau needs a complete, good-quality diet to maintain its muscle mass without promoting weight gain. Its diet must remain adapted to its age, its physiological status and its activity level.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/egyptian-mau/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Egyptian Mau is often presented as one of the very rare breeds of naturally spotted domestic cats. Its name simply means cat in Egyptian. Its athletic build, its speed and the M-shaped mark on the forehead further reinforce its image as an ancient and distinctive cat.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Egyptian Mau
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Egyptian Mau suited to apartment living?
Yes, provided that it is given an enriched environment with games, hiding places, heights, and real opportunities to exercise every day. Without stimulation, it is more likely to become bored and gain weight.
### Is the Egyptian Mau sociable with strangers?
It is often affectionate with its family, but rather reserved with people it does not know. Gradual and respectful socialization helps build its confidence without upsetting its temperament.
## Find a Egyptian Mau breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Egyptian Mau breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Egyptian Mau breeders in Occitanie3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau/occitanie)
### Egyptian Mau breeders by country
[10 breeders of Egyptian Mau in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau) [1 breeder of Egyptian Mau in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau/austria) [1 breeder of Egyptian Mau in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau/germany) [1 breeder of Egyptian Mau in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau/italy) [1 breeder of Egyptian Mau in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau/united-kingdom)
[All breeders of Egyptian Mau in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau)
## Ready to welcome a Egyptian Mau?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-egyptian-mau)
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