The Egyptian Mau is a small to medium-sized short-haired cat breed. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat.
The Egyptian Mau is a breathtakingly beautiful, incredibly fast, and highly athletic breed, famous for being the only naturally spotted domestic cat. Revered in ancient Egypt, they are a highly sought-after and popular cat breed for those who want a miniature, wildly exotic cheetah in their home.
The Mau is brilliantly smart, fiercely loyal to their family, but famously aloof and highly suspicious of strangers, making them excellent watchdogs. Selecting ancient, regal cat names is very common for this breed. Essential pet care for an Egyptian Mau involves providing them with extremely tall climbing structures and massive amounts of vigorous daily play; they are the fastest domestic cats and absolutely require an outlet for their speed.