The Egyptian Mau was a cat worshipped by pharaohs and kings. The word "Mau" meant cat or sun in Ancient Egypt, and the ancient Egyptians revered the cat both as a god and as a treasure. Papyri and frescoes dating back as far as 1550 B.C. show these spotted cats. Many documents found from the dawn of the New Kingdom (c. 1570- c.1069 BCE) reveal that the Mau was an integral part of ancient Egyptian daily life, as well as being a creature of worship.
This short-haired breed of cat is well-known for its spots which make it one of the very few cat breeds that have natural occurring spots. Egyptian Maus are the fastest breed of domestic cats and they have been recorded at running up to speeds of up to 30 miles per hour! Not only that but they are known for having a musical voice and a friendly personality.
Being rare means that in 2006 that there are only a total of 6,742 Maus that were registered with the Cat Fancier’s Association.
Sources: http://www.cfa.org/Breeds/BreedsCJ/EgyptianMau.aspx
http://decatzmeow.com/about-egyptian-maus
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