Maine Coons and Egyptian Mau Cats Pics Info……?
Topics: Cat Breeds | 5 Comments »By admin | March 15, 2010
Is this an Egyptian Mau Or Main Coon Cat ? Best way I can describe her is she has tufts in ears & paws much like a Main Coon Cat as I already have 1. She looks like a tiger kitty If this sounds familiar Please show me Pics. I don’t have her yet so can’t post pics TY 
“IF your going to answer Please Read before reply I SAID I HAD NO PICS (The cat pictured is a Tortie! )
WTF READ THE Q PEEPS!
Posted by chzbrgr on 03.15.10 1:57 am
If you’re not getting her from a rescue or a breeder she’s probably not either breed, she’s just a domestic longhair with a tabby coat.
Posted by Cboo94 on 03.15.10 2:04 am
can’t see the entire body, but the face looks like a brindle or calico/brindle. I have 2 brindle cats.
Posted by shellylanette on 03.15.10 2:29 am
Your cat doesn’t really look like either from the photo, but it DOES look extremely beautiful! If it is not from a breeder, or from a breeding where you can see the sire and dam, chances are EXTREMELY low it is a purebred.
GENERAL: originally a working cat, the Maine Coon is solid,
rugged, and can endure a harsh climate. A distinctive characteristic
is its smooth, shaggy coat. A well proportioned and balanced
appearance with no part of the cat being exaggerated. Quality
should never be sacrificed for size. With an essentially amiable
disposition, it has adapted to varied environments.
HEAD SHAPE: medium in width and slightly longer in length than
width with a squareness to the muzzle. Allowance should be made
for broadening in older studs. Cheekbones high.
MUZZLE/CHIN: is visibly square, medium in length and blunt
ended when viewed in profile. It may give the appearance of being
a rectangle but should not appear to be tapering or pointed.
Length and width of the muzzle should be proportionate to the rest
of the head and present a pleasant, balanced appearance. The
chin should be strong, firm and in line with the upper lip and nose.
When viewed in profile the chin depth should be observable and
give the impression of a square, 90-degree angle. A chin lacking
in depth, i.e. one that tapers from the jaw line to the lip, is not considered
strong, firm or desirable.
PROFILE: should be proportionate to the overall length of the
head and should exhibit a slight concavity when viewed in profile.
The profile should be relatively smooth and free of pronounced
bumps and/or humps. A profile that is straight from the brow line
to the tip of the nose is not acceptable, nor should the profile show
signs of having a “break” or “stop.”
EARS: Shape: large, well-tufted, wide at base, tapering to appear
pointed. Set: approximately one ear’s width apart at the base; not
flared.
EYES: large, expressive, wide set with an opened oval shape.
Slightly oblique setting with slant toward outer base of ear.
NECK: medium long.
BODY SHAPE: muscular, broad-chested. Size medium to large.
Females generally are smaller than males. The body should be
long with all parts in proportion to create a well-balanced rectangular
appearance with no part of the anatomy being so exaggerated
as to foster weakness. Allowance should be made for slow
maturation.
LEGS and FEET: legs substantial, wide set, of medium length,
and in proportion to the body. Forelegs are straight. Back legs are
straight when viewed from behind. Paws large, round, well-tufted.
Five toes in front; four in back.
TAIL: long, wide at base, and tapering. Fur long and flowing.
COAT: heavy and shaggy; shorter on the shoulders and longer on
the stomach and britches. Frontal ruff desirable. Texture silky with
coat falling smoothly.
PENALIZE: a coat that is short or overall even.
DISQUALIFY: delicate bone structure. Undershot chin, i.e. the
front teeth (incisors) of the lower jaw overlapping or projecting
beyond the front teeth of the upper jaw when the mouth is closed.
Crossed eyes. Kinked tail. Incorrect number of toes. White buttons,
white lockets, or white spots. Cats showing evidence of
hybridization resulting in the colors chocolate, lavender, the
Himalayan pattern; or unpatterned agouti on the body (i.e.
Abyssinian type ticked tabby).
GENERAL: the Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated
breed of spotted cat. The Egyptian’s impression should be one of
an active, colorful cat of medium size with well developed muscles.
Perfect physical condition with an alert appearance. Well balanced
physically and temperamentally. Males tend to be larger than
females.
HEAD: a slightly rounded wedge without flat planes, medium in
length. Not full-cheeked. Profile showing a gentle contour with
slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead. Entire length
of nose even in width when viewed from the front. Allowance must
be made for jowls in adult males.
MUZZLE: should flow into existing wedge of the head. It should be
neither short nor pointed. The chin should be firm, not receding or
protruding.
EARS: medium to large, alert and moderately pointed, continuing
the planes of the head. Broad at base. Slightly flared with ample
width between the ears. Hair on ears short and close lying. Inner
ear a delicate, almost transparent, shell pink. May be tufted.
EYES: large and alert, almond shaped, with a slight slant towards
the ears. Skull apertures neither round nor oriental.
BODY: medium long and graceful, showing well developed muscular
strength. Loose skin flap extending from flank to hind leg knee.
General balance is more to be desired than size alone. Allowance
to be made for muscular necks and shoulders in adult males.
LEGS and FEET: in proportion to body. Hind legs proportionately
longer, giving the appearance of being on tip-toe when standing
upright. Feet small and dainty, slightly oval, almost round in sha
Posted by shaycos on 03.15.10 3:07 am
Maine coons don’t look much like egyptian maus. An egyptian Mau looks like a rather large bengal. Maine coons are big and hairy all over.
egyptian mau http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=egyptian++mau&FORM=IGRE
Maine coon
http://www.maine-coon-cat-club.com/whatis/
Posted by fordicus on 03.15.10 4:02 am
Impossible that this is an Egyptian Mau from your description.