The Arabian Mau is a breed of short-haired cats, originating from steppe cats who lived in the Arab countries. They are perfectly adapted to the extremely warm climate of the Arabian states. In search of food, they gradually moved closer to the people, and then completely chose to live with a person nearby.
The origin and description of the breed
For a long time, society was not at all fond of this type of cats. Only at the end of 2003 the project for the breeding of such a breed began. To date, the number of Arabian Mau has increased, and manufacturers are only improving. The Arabian Mau is a large enough cat with a well-developed muscular structure. Males are larger than females, and their weight is approximately up to 8 kilograms. Representatives of the breed have their own external distinctive features.
- The head looks visually round, but in fact slightly longer in length, with well-developed mustache pillows. The muzzle is slightly arched, the chin protrudes slightly forward.
- The ears are large, sheer, looking a little to the side.
- The eyes are round, their tone is mixed with the color (usually greenish or yellowish).
- The body is strong, the muscles are powerful.
- Paws are large, with rounded pillows.
- Tail of typical length, tapering towards the end.
- The coat is short, closely adjacent to the body. To the touch, the fur in older cats is not very silky, the hardest.
The color of the outlined breed may be different. The most common shades of wool are white, bright red or red with white patches, black, black and white with bright specks, gray.
Character
Arabian cats adore young family members. If there are already other pets in the house (for example, hamsters or rats), then it is not recommended to start a cat of this breed together with them.
The Arabian Mau is considered to be a great hunter, since its ancestors in the wild hunted for food.
Their extraordinary hunting instincts are great for living in a large private courtyard. If the cat is purchased for living in an apartment, she, like air, needs daily walking. Mau prefer to make high jumps, like their fellow savannahs. Getting a pet should be ready for this.
Mau are characterized by a love of freedom and independence. Such traits are also characteristic of their wild tribesmen.
Arabian cats are distinguished by high intelligence. They are easily trained, which is why they are often compared with the person’s best friends — dogs. Qualities such as curiosity, sharp and inquisitive mind, non-conflict make this breed one of the most beloved. Cat Mau easily finds common ground with other pets and children. However, the animal will not tolerate overly familiar attitude towards itself.
They choose one owner, who give their tenderness and affection. These cats are sociable and friendly, they will perfectly fit as a companion for a lonely person. Their loyalty knows no bounds. Mau will be happy to accompany the owner everywhere and everywhere - on vacation, at home, while watching favorite TV shows, cooking, mending, and entertainment.
One of the features of this breed is their silence. In this quality, they are somewhat similar to the Burmese cat. Mau will not bother the owners with an unnecessary meow. However, an animal of this breed will not be reclining for several hours and purring in the hands of the owner, most likely, it will settle nearby.With strangers, cats behave with curiosity, they are not afraid and willingly go into their arms.
Another animal can perfectly adapt to everything new and will spend a lot of energy on exploring an unusual place.
Care rules
This individual is considered absolutely self-sufficient, since cats belonging to this breed have long taken care of their own food for themselves. Due to the ancient roots, the described breed is distinguished by hardening, cleanliness. These cats are positioned to gain weight, because they do not know the measures in food. The owner of an animal of this breed is recommended to control the amount of food consumed by him.
It is best to feed the Mau with a dry feed mixture, which has a complete composition, or homemade foods rich in protein and fiber. Prohibited sweets, pickles, fatty, spicy and fried foods.
Watching their coat is not difficult at all. To do this, you need to comb them with a special brush, periodically wash them with specially selected washing gels and shampoos. When contaminated need to clean the ears, to observe that they did not appear parasites - ticks. At least twice a month, claws should be cut, as they quickly grow and become quite sharp, which increases the risk of damage to animals' furniture and possible injury to family members.
Still need to carry out preventive treatment of cats from parasites. To maintain the health of the animal and prevent serious diseases, you should regularly show Mau to the vet. The clinic will examine the pet and, if necessary, make vaccinations. In general, the Arabian Mau is inherent in excellent health, which provides strong immunity, given by nature. Subject to the rules of care and maintenance, Arabian cats can live at least 10-15 years. This cat does not require much attention and time to care, but it should be walked at least once a day.
You need to play with it: a good activity of the animal is a prerequisite for health and its well-being. You can build a little cat house, where a pet can be plenty to frolic.
The Arabian cat becomes a man a true loyal and reliable friend.
Where to get a kitten?
Many are interested in, for what price you can buy a kitten. Considering that the breed is young and small in number, there may be some difficulties when purchasing a pet. There are no nurseries on the lands of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus that are directly involved in breeding mau. The main nursery is located in Dubai. Buy and buy a kitten Arabian Mau will be very expensive, because the price includes transportation. The total price can reach $ 1000.
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