Magicide Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 We got two new kittens yesterday and already they are up to trouble. The red one is an Abyssinian and the Silver one is an Egytian Mau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Eye Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Way to cute Love the picts of the Abyssinian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Love the Abyssinian....would love to see pics of the Mau once it's grown...are they a short hair also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicide Posted December 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 (edited) Yup, both are short hairs. The Mau is one of the oldest natural breeds. Also the only house cat to naturally have spots. Breeds like the Ocecat have had the spots bred into them by crossbreeding with Maus. The Abbisinian is a short hair and it's a very high energy cat. Even full grown they like to play and run like kittens. Also more UFI, on the back legs they have a flap of skin like a Cheetah which allows them a longer stride. Full grown they can burst run at speeds up to 34 MPH... not bad for a little cat. The Mau is timid like you would expect from a new kitten, the Abby was purring and playing the second he came out of the cat carrier. We spent over an hour making him chase a laser pointer at full run until he finally tired and slept. Here is what they should look like full grown: Abyssinian Egyptian Mau Edited December 18, 2005 by Magicide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Mind me asking how much for each? Pm if you wish....we're looking for an addition here as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicide Posted December 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 My dad was opposed to cats for a long time. Took us 2 years after our dog died to convince him to get a new pet. He only agreed if he got to pick the breeds and he's liked these two since he was a kid. The Egyptian Mau was from Taylor Ranch Cattery in Sherwood Park. One of two breeders in all of Canada. The Mau was from Ruddicat Abyssinians in Victoria. There are three breeders in B.C. and the rest are in Ontario and east. With both cats we had to sign agreements that we would get the kittens neutered before 9 months of age and that we would not declaw them. You actually have to sign a contract to that effect before you take posession. They can be trained to not scratch furniture if you start early and use the right methods though so it's not a problem for us. The Mau was $600 and the Abyssinian was $800 + $100 for shipping. The breeding cats are MUCH more expensive but we only wanted a companion cat. Do keep in mind that you can get SPCA cats for like $75 so only look at an exotic purebred if you really want the look or personality that goes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 That sounds about right for pricing. As for SPCA cats, guess what our last one was.... someone's Snow Bengal that got out on them as a 10 month old kitten. Pretty nice cat for $75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 What gorgeous little people! All legs and ears Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finaddict Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Very cute,i like the x-mas one .... Kitty trying to blend in with the tree... but those ears give him away!! Did u pick names yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicide Posted December 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 The Abyssinian is named Kebra from the ancient Ethiopian (Abyssinian) book of kings. The Egyptian Mau is named Osiris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Great names I've always wanted an Abbisinian, they are so pretty. Too bad i think i'm becoming allergic to cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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