Basic Things To Know Before Buying That Egyptian Mau For Sale

By Douglas Baker


Earlier on today you may have come across an advertisement or sign that piqued your interest somewhat. The sign said Egyptian mau for sale and since you are in the market for a pet, especially a cat at that, you are fairly excited and want to go out and buy it. However, before making that final commitment it may be a good idea to get as much information on this breed first, and you can start by reading and finishing this article.

Looking like a small lynx, or a darkly spotted tree leopard due to its naturally occurring markings, this is one truly unique cat breed. It is known for its tremendous speed when running, being able to achieve a top speed of thirty miles per hour. This is a great feat considering that the cheetah, several times larger than this cat, can achieve top speeds of sixty miles per hour.

Many previous owners of the mau would swear to the fact that it will have springs instead of legs. This is due to it being able to do vertical high jumps quite easily and that it seems to be tireless in bouncing around. When keeping this breed in your house, ensure that it does have plenty of space to jump around in and that the place you keep it in does not have items that can be easily knocked around or broken.

Though this cat is mostly reserved and quite gentle it is one that really craves a lot of attention. This cat can adapt to any home with the proper love and care. If you do plan to enter it in cat shows in the future, it is best to socialize it early so that it can be comfortable around people and also used to long travels.

Quite a few pet owners make the common mistake that to show love and affection to a pet is to give it food, when all it needs are just a few hugs and cuddles. Giving the mau food as a treat should not be overdone as it will have the tendency to over eat. When it gets used to eating a lot, it may in fact refuse to eat if it is not given the same amount that it got used to.

Breeding wise this cat has one of the longest gestation periods in the feline world, being on average anywhere from sixty three days to up to seventy days. If the period goes over a bit, one should not be too concerned as they give birth very easily. A good pair will give about two litters a year.

Interestingly this is a cat that sings instead of purrs. When it is interested or curious about something ti will chirp and chortle. It will also do the same noise when it is happy to see you. This cat is naturally curious of its environment especially when it is young so a watchful eye is needed on it.

Six hundred dollars to a thousand dollars is the price per kitten for this breed. It is by no means a cheap pet, and you will do well to learn more about it before taking on the commitment and responsibility of raising one




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