The Egyptian Mau Cat is widely believed to have originated from Cairo and got its beginnings in the U.S. through three cats imported in 1956 from Egypt by an exiled Russian Princess.

The Egyptian Mau Cat has graceful, muscular body that grows to medium length. This cat has slender legs, its hind legs being longer than its forelegs. The Mau comes in silver, bronze, smoke or black. Silver and bronze types have a dense coat while smoke-colored types have fine, silky coats.

The personality of the Egyptian Mau cat can be described as fiercely devoted and loyal. This is a cat that doesn't easily transfer and adapt to new owners.  Intelligent and thought to have a good memory, the Egyptian Mau speaks in a soft, melodious voice. When happy the Egyptian Mau will wiggle its tail.