Is My Cat an Egyptian Mau or Just Extra?
So, you think your cat might be an Egyptian Mau? Same. I spent a week convinced my rescue was a secret pharaoh’s descendant. Here’s what I learned:
First, the coat. If your cat looks like it’s wearing a designer polka-dot jacket—silver, bronze, or smoky, with jet-black spots—good sign. Not orange. Not tiger stripes. Spots.
Next, the eyes. Egyptian Maus have those wild, gooseberry-green eyes. Not yellow, not blue. If your cat’s eyes could hypnotize you into giving extra treats, you’re on the right track.
Body check: medium size, long legs, lean but with that low-key gym rat muscle, especially in the neck and shoulders.
Personality? Maus are loyal to their humans but treat strangers like they’re the WiFi repair guy—suspicious and hiding under the bed. Athletic, too. If your cat is on top of the fridge again, congrats.
Still not sure? Ask your vet, a breeder, or go full CSI with a cat DNA test.
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