Grey Egyptian Mau Kitten
The cats were known in europe before world war ii but the devastation of the war left the breed in a perilous state.
Grey egyptian mau kitten. In other words the spotting pattern was not created by human manipulation of feline genes. These longer hind legs may contribute to it being the fastest running domestic cat capable of speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. The egyptian mau s face meanwhile is adorned with an m shaped mark on the forehead and two black streaking lines across its cheeks. 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.
Maus have been clocked running more than 48 km h 30 mph. They are randomly spotted while their legs and tails are banded. Egyptian maus are medium sized well muscled and moderately active cats. Their eyes are large alert and almond shaped with a slight slant.
Their head is a slightly rounded wedge without flat planes and their medium to large ears may be tufted. Its hind legs are slightly longer than the front giving the cat a somewhat rakish appearance. According to breed standards the egyptian mau s body is medium long with well developed muscles while retaining a graceful appearance.