26+ The Egyptian Mau Cat Pictures. Egyptian mau ats are considered to be the only naturally spotted domestic cat breed, meaning their beautifully patterned coats were not bred into existence by humans. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat.

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This breed is the only domestic one of its kind, with the other one being the bahraini dilmun cat. Another favorite feature of the egyptian mau is their trademark gooseberry green eyes. Only in the 20th century europeans started showing interest in this cat breed.

Another favorite feature of the egyptian mau is their trademark gooseberry green eyes.

Unlike some of the more recent attempts to recreate the look of these primitive cats by hybridizing established breeds, the mau is a natural breed. They look like an exotic cat and their the most distinctive attribute of the egyptian mau is its uniformly spotted coat. Unlike some of the more recent attempts to recreate the look of these primitive cats by hybridizing established breeds, the mau is a natural breed. The egyptian mau is a statuesque breed with her muscular, vividly spotted coat and gooseberry green eyes.