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Contratrombone64

Admiral of Fugues
Oh Margaret - I'm enchanted to think some modern British housing developments have included pyramid style archiecture, how positively ancient!

David
 

greatcyber

New member
On the subject of Egypt and cats...

Breed Profile: Egyptian Mau


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Pictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, NW EMAU'S MINUET, Silver Egyptian Mau Female
Photo: © Chanan

The Egyptian Mau is a fascinating cat, not only because of its past history, but because of its delightful personality and striking appearance.
The Mau (mau is the Egyptian word for cat) has been clearly identified in the artwork of the ancient Egyptians, leaving no question in the minds of many experts that the Egyptian Mau is indeed the cat domesticated from a spotted subspecies of the African Wild Cat by this unique culture. To gaze upon this beautiful and engaging creature is an opportunity to view a living relic.
The role of the Mau in the religion, mythology, and everyday life of the Egyptian conveys the degree of affection and respect in which these cats were held. They were worshipped as deities, cherished as pets, protected by laws, and mummified and mourned upon their death.
Their history in North America began with their importation in 1956 by the exiled Russian princess, Nathalie Troubetskoy. Recognition by The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) for championship competition came in 1977. In the past, all Egyptian Maus in the U.S. and Canada traced their ancestry to two of the original imports from the Fatima Cattery. Recent importations have enriched and broadened the available gene pool for breeders.
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Pictured: Second Best of Breed GC, RW AAR-GEE EM'S R'INGO STARZ, Bronze Egyptian Mau Male
Photo: © Larry Johnson

The Egyptian Mau has the distinction of being the only natural spotted breed of domestic cat. An extremely intelligent animal, the Mau places a great importance on family, both human and their own, and is fiercely loyal in his devotion to them. They are moderately active and often express their happiness by chortling in a soft melodious voice and wiggling their tails at great speed while treading with their forepaws.
With an elegant body that is randomly spotted, banded legs and tail, expressive gooseberry green eyes, distinctive mascara lines, a worried expression on the face, and a graceful cheetah-like stride, it is no wonder that the Mau attracts such a tremendous amount of attention at cat shows.
The Egyptian Mau comes in three colors that can be shown in championship classes: Silver, Bronze, and Smoke. Also accepted for registration purposes, but not for showing, are the solid Black and the dilute versions of the "primary" colors: Blue Silver, Blue spotted (dilute bronze), Blue Smoke and the solid Blue. Although the black and the dilute Maus are not eligible for showing, they make excellent pets like all other Maus.

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Pictured: Third Best of Breed GC, RW MAUTRIX NIGHTHAWK, Silver Egyptian Mau Male
Photo: © Larry Johnson

Pricing on Egyptian Maus usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Egyptian Mau breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
 

Contratrombone64

Admiral of Fugues
Stephen, hate to be a sourpuss on this topic but I loathe highly bred cats for the simple reason that our shelters are full to the brim of abandoned feline Christmas and birthday presents.
 

greatcyber

New member
I agree, of course, David. All of our pets are rescued animals. I just thought the breed was brilliant. I used to spend my lunch hours in the cat kennel when I worked for the animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale. When folks would come into the room, I would be holding a cat from a cage. When the people "oohed and ahhed" I would simply tell them to pet it and then would thrust the cat into their hands. Once they had it in their hands, they almost always adopted it.

I just found out that where we used to live a veterinarian's son is running for the office of Commissioner. He states that his dad will spay or neuter any strays that are brought in, free of charge, so they can be released back into the public without them adding to the population of unwanted pets. Luckily there are many who will feed the wild and stray animals and eventually wind up with a new pet.

You have to admit, though...they are beautiful kitties, aren't they?
 

Corno Dolce

Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Aloha CT64,

Norwegian Forest Cats are extremely mellow and they rarely have a *baditude* problem.

Cheerio,

CD :):):)
 

marval

New member
Yes David, some houses over here have been built with pyramid style architecture. There are some lovely cats there guys and gals, now I must rush of to Japan I have a train to catch.


Game anyone?


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Tûrwethiel

New member
I'm game! What a cutey!

My cat Sam gets very excited when I screw up a piece of paper for him and throw it on the floor.
 

marval

New member
Hi Tûrwethiel

Yes they are cuties. It is funny how something as simple as a piece of screwed up paper can amuse a cat.


Margaret
 

Tûrwethiel

New member
Hi Marval. He has trillions of toys, but it's the screwed up piece of paper, and the anticipation of it, that gets him really hyper.
 
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