7 Reasons You SHOULD NOT Get An Egyptian Mau Cat 

I enjoyed this video and it is 100% true but I think the title is wrong, incorrect, it should actually be entitled as "7 reasons why you should choose an Egyptian Mau" as those 7 attributes are what make them such a very special breed and why I love them so much!

As an owner of silver Egyptian Mau, I can attest that this video is 100% true. They indeed are very curious and mine always tries to get outside to explore, we even had to buy a collar with gps just in case. They also like to climb as high as possible in the house especially on curtains - be ready for this. When we got her she was indeed quite lonely especially at nights, so we adopted for her another girl cat from a shelter, and as the video says - they hate changes, so it took as about 2 weeks for her to accept another pet on her territory but since then they play with each other all the night when we sleep. She indeed likes to be active and play a lot, so get ready that they will be always demanding your attention and asking you to play - and they can play for hours. She is indeed very affectionate and prefers to be around and sleep with someone nearby. We don't have kids but our relatives visit us with theirs sometimes and the cat is very happy to play with them, because I said this cat can play for hours. If you want to get this cat you will absolutely love it!

We have two. They don't have a " turn off "button when it comes to food, but man, they are so majestic looking when they are resting under the sun shine rays that filter into the house! They also have several vocalizing sounds I never thought cat makes. Very smart cats indeed. They manipulate your emotion into giving them food with their varied facial acts.

I had never heard of the Egyptian Mau cat before I adopted my kitten, Daisy, from the local animal shelter. I have had cats since I was about 12-13 years old but I noticed the day I adopted her that she was different. She loves me to kiss her a lot, and cuddle up on my lap! I’ve only had one lap cat, so I was shocked when she curled up in my lap on day 1. This cat is such an awesome cat!

So true, my Egyptian cat never want to separate with me, stick to my leg even when I walk. Calling out loud when he is hungry, and can't be alone. He calls all night when his sister stays in vet for desex, whole night he keeps waking up and walk around calling for her, each time last for half hour.

Let me tell you something..I am having an Egyptian mau and definitely the most fun adorable integrated creature..he has a personality and shows it ...we play we share we eat we spend the most amazing time of the whole day together and he is a blessing .. God protect him

my egyptian mau hates when we even sleep while he’s awake lol. we can’t have objects on tables and have toys that operate during our sleeping hours just so he doesn’t destroy everything. oh the glassware we’ve lost…

Mine purr-meows sooo much 😂 her name is Milou, which is Marie & Louis mixed. she was born on august 23 2023. I agree with all 7 points. The Egyptian Mau is very active and vocal.

So the cat has 7 normal cat behaviors and for this reason you should not own it, or any cat for that matter if you cannot stand a smart, active, housecat, with separation anxiety, who's vocal, is averse to change and like companions.

I have an Egyptian Mau and yes she is a handful but she has her boyfriend who is a Norwegian Forest cat. They are both 3 years old, fixed, have numerous cat trees and a balcony. They are awesome 😎😺🐾

After adopting our cat, once adopted by a swedish family from Dubai, I just recently realized that he is something else than a domestic shorthair. Probably a Arabian mau, the similarities are striking. He can roam free outside, a very calm and safe area with no cars close by. And he mostly keeps close to the house and our yard/forest. A delightful cat, but boy he's active and curious! Loyal and very loving. 💕

My Mau lives on our farm and absolutely loves hunting, tree climbing and general outdoor mahem. Loves eating rabbits. The only reason to keep one inside is because you live somewhere not suitable to cats

“So it’ll be up to you as their owner….”

My Egyptian Mau is 4 years old and this video is not entirely true. I give him the freedom to wander outside, we live on a micro farm surrounded by houses and roads, it s populated area and he doesn't like to go beyond the boundary walls. He has good recall, when I call him he runs back home. He thrives outside and climbs all the big trees and hunts, and comes back home to rest and spend time with me. Also he doesn't do well with other cats, he prefers humans

Best cat to have, friendly and smart

Interesting. You have essentially described a bengal cat. Then again the Egyptian Mau is used to breed with wild asian leopard cats. Maybe that is part of the personality of bengals.

My baby is outside alot in New Zealand cats don't stay inside..but oh she's had 6 of her 9 lives..she chirps and not often..she will stare into my eyes it gets so intense I have to ignore her at times lol but it's her and I..

I have a 3 year old Egyptian Mau named Kenji, he’s my second son that means the world to me, everything on this video is super on point 💯👍🏽

Yes.... Very vocal. Very vocal lol. She also knows what time she is supposed to eat. If that time is changed, the world is thrown off balance. She has bonded with me but we got another cat that she definitely has bonded with she adores the dog. It is definitely important for her to have a social group at home. I actually take her to the vet with either her sister cat or dog so she doesn't get lonely lol

This is not a fair reflection of this amazing Breed … no matter what pet you buy … you need to understand the needs of the species as well as their capabilities If a Mau is destroying anything … it’s because their Owner is not meeting their needs and they are anxious Yes they are very social … active … and love interacting with their people … they will play fetch with you and return the toy to be thrown again … they will also play catch with you … walk to heel on or off a lead along with a mass of other achievements … they are more intelligent than a dog and easier train … they can be clicker trained with the only reward being a cuddle and told how clever they are Yes they should be maintained as indoor … with safe outdoor space … they are not to stupid to survive outside alone … quite the opposite … but why would you want to leave your highly intelligent companion outside alone where they are at risk from theft … their pelts are highly sought after by the fashion industry to make fur coats and fashion accessories … not forgetting the risk of disease from unowned cats left to roam … or being hit by a car which is the main cause of death in cats under 5 years of age Owning a pet … any pet … requires an investment of affection … time … and the ability to meet the needs of the species … if you’re not prepared to make that investment … don’t get a pet … particularly a cat … and especially an Egyptian Mau they are warm affectionate intelligent beings who will love you unreservedly to their last breath

Every cat wants to go outside. Why would an Egyptian Mau have a higher chance of running away and not returning? My kitty is outdoor/indoor and she has never walked off our property, and always returns when called.

We have an Egyptian Mau. Absolutely true. Ours goes outside, but is smart enough to stay within the fence 99.99% of the time. Trained her with her a harness and leash first. Your mileage may vary. Not professional advice.

My family got an Egyptian mau because we found him (while on vacation) on the street as a VERY YOUNG baby when a tsunami wa savory to hit the area

I have two silver siblings with all the faults described (tongue in cheek) herein. Clapton is always with me and I predict my demise will be the result of tripping over him. Layla spends hours a day staring at me and talking.The two are inseparable from each other and me. Every cat I have owned tried to get out and these two are no different, but Clapton is an artist at it. He is always back at the front door in minutes. Layla, however, ..stayed under my neighbor’s porch for three days last time until I came and got her, all within sight of her home. They have a huge vocabulary that is easily understood, and you will undoubtedly start talking back. Clapton goes belly up to animal visitors and will sleep with anyone who leaves their bedroom door open. Layla loves to play fetch and both come when I whistle. She sleeps around my feet, but Clapton likes to plop on my face in the middle of the night and purr until I pay attention. I got them to provide companionship to my aging Himalayan , and both glommed onto him instantly, and cared for him as long as he lived(21yrs). I have owned Himmies (Himalayans), Abbies (Abyssinians), Russian Blues, Tabbies, Bengals and a herd of muts, all loved. The Maus are simply different, more family than feline.

It's an Egyptian Mau, not an Egyptian Mau Cat. You're literally saying Egyptian Cat Cat.

Wooo my cat made the video!

I adopt a Egyptian Mau cat she great I love her.

So true we love our She She❤

You sell the cats better than preventing people from getting them

how many times did you hear "so it be up to you"

basically you're saying don't get this cat if you're lazy

+ by now, there is a lot of genetical problems because the pool of individuals is small. Especially in Germany. There is inbreeding problems as heart problems, miscarriages, allergies with scratching their skin open.

Bro thats the exact pet I want

I have a mau baby that I found. All of these things are true and I love her for it. I have a tabby as well. They get along great. She's def a huntress

This video describes my Egyptian Mau to a Tee! He is Silver and very intelligent, very curious and very talkative.

Egyptian MAU = 👍

a stray egyptian mau cat has been coming for about a year now, i had no idea she was an egyptian mau cat until yesterday, she is not like the other cats in respect to size, she is huge even her paws are big. Since December a stray bombay cat has been coming too and he has become extremely affectionate and close, she stopped coming for a few weeks and when she came back again she saw him in the kitchen, her vocal commands sounded like a murdered baby, i think they like each other, she has been coming back more often to check if he is here and checks the kitchen for him. I wonder what their cross breed is gonna look like hahaa

Please do the Chausie next

They need a large garden or yard with a security fence, or they get stolen. Best a 2nd Mau, so they are never alone. They are THAT beautiful. But now I have a British Shorthair from a shelter. An EM is very expensive.

This video is perfect for keeping stupid high maintenance control freak twits away from a wonderful cat breed. If you’re too self absorbed, lazy and impatient, you’re not going to ever appreciate these wonderful lovebugs. Beautiful, intelligent and quietly affectionate. Our silver boy is always curled up next to us.

We have 3 of them and they are the best. They love to play and climb arround but never have been destructive, we can leave them alono easy and we havo no issues with them wanna run away. But yes they can be very vocal 😅

✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ Cracking up watching this.

Mine is a mix of Egyptian mau and Khao manee She gives me some crazy kittens but because of how rare their eyes colors are someone steals them had to pit cameras up i love my cats she has found her mate a Russian cat Making crazy insane looking kittens

I have egyptian cat now

so true mine def would run away he wants to go outside all the time i realized he can't b left to go outside i put ho on a hornest he luv his walk, n he def verbal wow n he plays with the 2yr old rough more like a bob cat

So far this video is pretty accurate. My oldest Cat (age 3) is an Egyptian Mau ans the outside part i can agree @_@ We had a chat with our vet about her going outside and all so she came around our neighborhood to see how safe it would be. We live on a quiet street with very few cars going by with like 4 other outside/indoor cat. She gave us a GPS, bell and a few other stuff for her anf told us to wait till she was at least 3 years old to let her out oj her own (after we go woth her severak times of course). Its been 3 months now and everytimw i come home from work, i see her either chill in our yard with another cat or waiting by the door with her sister (whos a Bengal and indoor cat). So far Yuki has enjoyed this change. She comes home several times during the day to either say hi or eat and comesby 5-6pm and stays for the night and chill like any indoor cat. I wouodnt recommend doing this usually cause even i have a fear of smt bad happening to her and all the risks (first night was hell), but after the consultations with the vets and some research, im glad shes happy. We will keep her inside during winter tho

Queen MAPHDET 😮 She's Egyptian MOM - Don't Abuse Offends

I got a shelter cat and it turned out to be one of these cats - she demands lazer pointer time. Really she isnt too much trouble.

I have my stray Egyptian Mau and she’s smart as hell and likes rubbing her comes on me rn as I write this. She also only has top canines she lost both her bottoms over the years at my house idk how but yeah she a vampire

i have a black orange spotted egyptian mau

i h8 the title

I have a bengal and egyptian mau mix, everything in this video is super true.

I can't get behind the idea that the outdoors is not safe for any cat breed. Unless you live next to a freeway or in the middle of a busy city, cats are usually smart and adaptable enough to be able to brave the environment outside your home. And I believe that if you truly love cats, you will only get one if you can provide an outdoors emvironment for them. Because that's where cats are the happiest, because that's what their species really needs.