Frequently Asked Questions

Meskhenet Nasheeta and Meskhenet Shabaka

Do you have any kittens for sale?

Kittens for sale are listed under the 'kitten' section of this web site.
You can join my kitten list from the 'kitten' or 'contact' page.
By joining this list you will be notified when the next litter is born.

How much will a Mau kitten cost?

Pet quality £400 (not on active register)
Show/breed quality £800 (on active register*)
These prices are only a guide and may vary between breeders for many reasons including; age, health, type and discounts for multiple adoption.

*All male kittens are registered with full pedigree on the inactive register. Suitable males can be shown as premiers. No stud sales.

Which sex is best?

Male cats spray and female cats call, but that's only if you don't neuter/spay them. All kittens leaving as pets are required to be neutered/spayed either before or after homing.
There are no main differences between males and females; each kitten will have their own individual personality. Physically male cats tend be slightly larger than females when they mature.

Do they get on with children?

Maus love to play, and have an even temperament so are suitable for homes with children. However like all animals (and humans), they wont tolerate their tails being pulled too much, and are quite fragile when young. Will your children respect the kitten is the question you need to ask yourself.

Do they get on with other pets?

Maus love company, so on the whole are fine with other cats and dogs. Problems over territory can and do occur especially in multi cat households. You need to consider if you have enough room and how your resident pets will take to a small energetic newcomer.

What colour variations are there?

The Mau has three main colour variations, Bronze, Smoke and Silver.
Maus are a medium sized cat, with a short coat. They have a slight, elegant appearance with a quizzical expression.

What is their temperemant like?

Maus are noted for their even temperament, and are passionate and loyal to there owners. (To the point of following you into the shower!) They enjoy other feline company, but are just as happy on their own, and have a chirping voice rather than a meow.

Are they noisy?

Maus have more of a chirp than a meow and are not known as a noisy breed.

Can they go outside?

Egyptian maus are ideal as indoor cats as they are a small-medium sized breed and are relatively active. As long as they are kept stimulated with toys/scratch post etc they will exercise sufficiently through play. For some fresh air a cat run or secure garden would be ideal. Maus also take well to harness training.
I personally am against letting my cats wander, as I worry that they will be stolen, injured, shot at, poisoned, ran over, be attacked by other animals, pick up diseases or upset neighbours by fouling in their gardens.
I know that people have different opinions on this, and in the end it is a choice that only you can make. I would urge you not to let your Mau out; unfortunately due to their playful and inquisitive nature they do tend to get themselves into trouble.

Do they need special grooming?

No. Maus have short-medium fur and only need a run through with a flea comb now and again to check for infestations. Or a polish with a grooming glove to make them shine.

Do they need a special diet?

No. I would recommend a good dry food such as Science Plan or Royal Cannin to maintain healthy fur, bones, teeth and a good digestive system. Wet food such as Whiskers is the cat equivalent of McDonalds, and should be given on a treat basis. Cooked chicken and fish are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals. Keeping a tub of cat grass growing on a windowsill can also beneficial. Variety is the key to a healthy cat.

Can I show my Mau?

The Egyptian Mau breed has reached Championship Status within the GCCF. Further information on showing can be found on the GCCF website, please follow the link on the 'links' page of this website.
Please note that kittens sold as pets are not always suitable to show even though they have a full pedigree. Please discus this with your breeder before you purchase your kitten.

Are they related to Siamese, Bengal or Octicat?

Some Siamese with spotted tabby markings were once mistaken for Egyptian Maus, but this was before the breed was introduced into this country.
Bengal breeders have, and still use Maus in their breeding programs, due to this many pet quality Bengals, especially the new silver Bengals resemble Egyptian Maus.
Octicats are the product of cross breeding Abyssinians, Siamese and American Shorthairs to produce a spotted 'wild' looking cat.
Egyptian Maus are the ONLY naturally spotted breed of cat.

Will the kitten be vaccinated and neutered?

All Kittens are fully vaccinated, GCCF registered and insured. Kittens leaving as pets are required to be neutered after homing, or neutering can be arranged prior to homing. I am strongly against de-clawing and will not place a kitten in a home were this is considered an option.

How old will my kitten be?

Kittens are homed no earlier than 13 weeks.

I want one, what next?

If you at the stage were you have carefully considered all aspects of kitten and cat care including; vaccinations, vet bills, fleas, worming, homing whilst on holiday, food costs, kitty litter, accidental breakages of ornaments etc, unintentional nibbling of shoes etc. Then you can either contact me, (Please check kitten page first.) or request to be added to my kitten list. Or visit the Egyptian Mau Club website for information on other breeders, a link to this can be found on the 'cattery' page of this web site.

If there are any questions not answered above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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