Arabian Mau breed guide

The Arabian Mau is a formal breed of domestic cat, developed from the desert cat, a short-haired landrace native to the desert of the Arabian Peninsula, which lives there in the streets and has adapted very well to the extreme climate. The Arabian Mau is recognized as a formal breed only by one fancier and breeder organization and cat registry, the Germany-based World Cat Federation (WCF). Based on one landrace, the Arabian Mau it is a natural breed.

It is medium in size, with a body structure that is rather large and firm, not particularly slender, and with well developed musculature. The legs are comparatively long, with oval paws.

The head appears round, but is slightly longer than broad. The nose is slightly concave curved, when viewed in profile. The whisker pads are clearly pronounced, with a slight pinch. The chin is very firm. The eyes are slightly oval, large and slightly slanted. The cat may have any normal cat eye colour, and there is no relation between the eye and coat colours. The ears are large, slightly forward and sideward-placed, high-set on the skull.  The tail has medium length and tapers slightly towards the tip.The coat is short and lying close to the body. It has no undercoat and is firm to touch. It may not be silky, but is noticeably very glossy.

Arabian Mau cats have very loving temperaments. The main feature of this cat breed is their devotion, love and affection for the owner. This cat will always be a reliable companion of an individual that loves his cat and cares for it. Arabian Mau gets along very well with children and different kinds of animals. These cats are neat and take care of themselves very well. They do not take offense of the owner, and forgive him all his punishments. They have a nice soft and gentle purring coming from the inside. These cats are very quiet; they meow only if they need something or want to attract your attention.

Because Arabian Mau cats used to live in the desert and had to hunt for food themselves, they enjoy eating their food and can never get enough. They are not picky when it comes to food. They like to play and so this breed is very active and curious. They are good hunters, quick and agile. If you let your cat out, he will easily catch a prey and bring it back home. They can easily jump and jump high, and outdoor cats like to walk around their territory and their house.

Grooming is very easy, the cat does not shed so much. To brush the coat from time to time will remove dead hairs and intensify the beautiful gloss of the coat.