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Egyptian Maus are a small to mediumsized shorthaired cat breed. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat. The spots of the Mau occur on only the tips of the hairs of its coat. It is considered a rare breed.
Egyptian Maus are considered one of the progenitor breeds of the modern domestic cat. Its mediumlength body is muscular, with the hind legs longer than the front, giving the Mau the appearance of standing on tiptoes when upright. The Egyptian Mau is the fastest of the domestic cats, with its longer hind legs, and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, which assists in running by allowing the legs to stretch back farther, providing for greater agility and length of stride. Also one of the most important recognizable "traits" of this particular animal is a long, dark, dorsal stripe that runs from its head to its tail along its spine.
Maus come in six colours. From most to least common, these colours are silver, bronze, smoke, black and caramel.
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