![]() These cats have less undercoat to tangle, but as a result, do not produce as eye-catching a halo effect because the coat drapes rather than stands out from the body. More desirable, from a maintenance standpoint, is a harder, slicker coat. The most difficult to care for is the “cotton” coat, which is soft, mats easily and requires constant combing to prevent knots from forming. Several different coat types occur in whites. Because this is probably the most challenging color, the owner of a white must be ever-vigilant to maintain the cat’s cleanliness.Įxhibitors have many well-guarded secrets for presenting immaculate cats, but they all agree that the key to maintaining the white Persian is to prevent soiling, rather than cleaning it afterward. The glistening-white Persian has always been one of the most prized. Some of the colors and patterns go back to the beginnings of the cat fancy in England, others are quite new. No Best Persian award is given, for example only Best Solid Color Persian, Best Tabby Persian, etc. The seven groups recognized by the largest registry, the CFA, are: Solid Color, Silver and Golden, Shaded and Smoke, Tabby, Parti-color, Calico and Bicolor, and Himalayan.Įach of these groups or divisions competes only with itself, as though it were a separate breed. For convenience, this is done on the basis of similar colors or patterns. Cat fanciers have sought to equalize competition among breeds by dividing the huge Persian class into smaller groups. The Arabian Mau cats have been able to participate in international shows since January 1, 2009.According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) as of 2005 approximately 40% of all pedigreed cat registrations were for Persians and although it varies with the time of year, almost one-half of all cats at a cat show will be Persians. The Arabian Mau cats were approved by the WCF during the Annual General Meeting held on August 2–3, 2008 in Germany. The standard has been drafted on the observation and the description of physical characteristics, which have been found in the cats of this area average population, originating from the Middle East and in its descendants. The Arabian Mau cat breed is a natural breed, so it must reflect the morphology and behavioral features of the cats living on the Arabian Peninsula. The colors can be different but the most recognized are red, white, black, and brown tabby. The fur is short and has no undercoat, besides it lying close to the body. Their eyes are oval and match the coat color. The head appears to be round, but it is slightly longer than broad with well-defined whisker pads. The tail has medium length with tapering toward the tip. Their legs are long with perfectly oval paws. Standard Arabian Mau įemales are medium-sized and elegant however, males can be much larger and have muscular bodies. While not always necessary, brushing will remove dead hairs and intensify the beautiful gloss of the coat. This makes grooming for the owner quite easy. They are very capable of keeping themselves neatly groomed. Grooming Īrabian Mau have short fur without an undercoat and as such, are not high shedders. Desert cats are well adapted to the hot environment of parts of Arabia. The breed has been a landrace native to the Arabian peninsula in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates for more than 1,000 years. While Arabian Maus are not technically hypoallergenic, its low propensity for shedding and dander production may cause lesser reactions in those with mild allergies. The ears are large, slightly forward and sideward-placed, a little long, and high-set on the skull. Usually, Arabian Maus have bright green eyes. There is no relation between the eye and coat colors. The cat may have any normal cat eye color. The eyes are slightly oval, large and slightly slanted. The whisker pads are clearly pronounced, with a slight pinch. The nose is slightly concave curved when viewed in profile. The head appears round but is slightly longer than broad. The legs are comparatively long, with oval paws. It is medium in size, with a body structure that is rather large and firm, not particularly slender, and with well-developed musculature. Based on one landrace, the Arabian Mau is a natural breed. The Arabian Mau is recognized as a formal breed by few fancier and breeder organization and cat registry, World Cat Federation (WCF) and Emirates Feline Federation (EFF). It lives in the streets of the Arabian Peninsula and has adapted very well to its extreme climate. The Arabian Mau is a formal breed of domestic cat, originated from the early African wildcat, a short-haired landrace native to the Arabian Peninsula. Red tabby and white bicolor Arabian Mau Calico Arabian Mau kitten Red tabby Arabian Mau close-up ![]()
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