That''s so cute! I generally believe that males make better pets (much more affectionate and loving).Date: 3/13/2007 4:40:28 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
Not to completely hijack the thread but Murphy (my Aby) also does the face petting he is by far the most loving cat I''ve ever known and is very patient as well and would be great with kids.
I think Egyptian Maus would be great with children. No problems with housetraining. Seth''s spots really do stand out - everyone who sees him comments on how exotic looking he is. His bloodlines are mostly from the Egyptian and Indian imports about 20 years ago. He has the recessive glitter gene from the Indian imported line - his bronze fur glitters and glistens in the sun. He really is stunning. He will be eight years old this July. Here is some history for you - the first Egyptian Maus in the USA were 3 imports in the the 1960''s. Here in the USA this particular bloodline is referred to as "original". As they were starting to grow in popularity in the 1980''s, breeders wanted to widen the gene pool - so they arranged to "import" bloodlines from Egypt and India. The glitter gene comes from the Indian imports. The Egyptian imports were literally feral cats snatched off the street. These imports did wonders to strengthen the breed and gene pool - HOWEVER, some cats from the Egyptian line showed temperament issues (they were certainly a minority) - in the sense that they retained some of their "feral-ness". I don''t think that is the case anymore - as there have been so many new generations in the last 10 years, that this issue has been bred out. My cat, Seth, is one of those cats - he is very primal and instinct driven. Here is my story:Date: 3/13/2007 10:26:07 PM
Author: Izzi
Oh my... I have so many questions!!!
I am wondering how they do with children? I have a little boy.
Are they easily housetrained?
Does your bronze spots stand out?? Have you ever seen the smoke?
Do you recommend your breeder?
Thank you so much, I am so excited to learn more about this breed!!!
Males are more cuddly and laid back - females are affectionate but only on their terms (that''s true of all breeds). I believe males make better pets. Either would make a great pet, but I generally prefer males. Males inside the house is not a problem (as long as they are neutered). This breed is definitely loving and cuddly. Seth is a lap cat.Date: 3/14/2007 10:35:54 AM
Author: Izzi
Oh my!!!
I think you did write a book!
But thank you again! I am in north western PA and have been looking into breeders that are driving distant because I do not want to ship a pet!
They really area special breed.
You said they are playful and would be great for a child but are they loving and like to snuggle??
How big is your seth??
I am not sure if we want a female or a male.... do you have any things you dislike your male doing???
I have never had a male cat in the house and I am kinda nervous!!!
Izzi,Date: 3/14/2007 10:35:54 AM
Author: Izzi
Oh my!!!
I think you did write a book!
But thank you again! I am in north western PA and have been looking into breeders that are driving distant because I do not want to ship a pet!
They really area special breed.
You said they are playful and would be great for a child but are they loving and like to snuggle??
How big is your seth??
I am not sure if we want a female or a male.... do you have any things you dislike your male doing???
I have never had a male cat in the house and I am kinda nervous!!!
OH MY!!!!!Date: 3/14/2007 12:52:18 PM
Author: Lynn B
Izzi,Date: 3/14/2007 10:35:54 AM
Author: Izzi
Oh my!!!
I think you did write a book!
But thank you again! I am in north western PA and have been looking into breeders that are driving distant because I do not want to ship a pet!
They really area special breed.
You said they are playful and would be great for a child but are they loving and like to snuggle??
How big is your seth??
I am not sure if we want a female or a male.... do you have any things you dislike your male doing???
I have never had a male cat in the house and I am kinda nervous!!!
Where in NW PA are you???! We lived in Franklin for years, and last year we moved to Seneca.
Lynn
I was wanting a male just worried about spraying!!!Date: 3/14/2007 11:37:40 AM
Author: LAJennifer
Males are more cuddly and laid back - females are affectionate but only on their terms (that''s true of all breeds). I believe males make better pets. Either would make a great pet, but I generally prefer males. Males inside the house is not a problem (as long as they are neutered). This breed is definitely loving and cuddly. Seth is a lap cat.Date: 3/14/2007 10:35:54 AM
Author: Izzi
Oh my!!!
I think you did write a book!
But thank you again! I am in north western PA and have been looking into breeders that are driving distant because I do not want to ship a pet!
They really area special breed.
You said they are playful and would be great for a child but are they loving and like to snuggle??
How big is your seth??
I am not sure if we want a female or a male.... do you have any things you dislike your male doing???
I have never had a male cat in the house and I am kinda nervous!!!
thank you for this info! I trying to look it all up right now!!!Date: 3/14/2007 1:04:46 PM
Author: LAJennifer
If you go to breedlist.com - you can find some breeders that may be near you. I know of a cattery in Pittsburgh that is very good - called Bacamamdit. The breeders name is Linda. She goes way back and has been breeding for a long time. She is one of the people responsible for the breed we have today. There is also a lady named Janel - in Ohio. Her cattery name is Nile Babies. It is a small cattery but she is also very reputable.
Size - Seth is 10.5 pounds. Females tend to be a little smaller.
Oh my.. it is a small world!!!!Date: 3/14/2007 5:03:37 PM
Author: Lynn B
Izzi,
Haha! It IS a small world! I probably KNOW your OC family! My DD just bought a house on W 6th Street!
Lynn