Egyptian Mau
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years[7]
Temperament
Athletic, Active
[1]Background
Modern breeding developed through cats taken from Europe to the United States, including three that arrived in 1956.
[1]Appearance
The muscular body carries irregular spots of varied sizes and shapes, useful for comparison with Bengal rosettes and Ocicat spots.
[1]Coat and comparisons
CFA show colours include silver, bronze and smoke. Registration and exhibition eligibility do not necessarily cover identical colours.
[1]Colours and patterns in the ACFA standard
In the ACFA standard: The accepted colors are silver, bronze and smoke.
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