Oriental vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	Egyptian Mau
Origins	United States	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	16	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Oriental vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or Egyptian Mau cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Oriental or Egyptian Mau cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Oriental and Egyptian Mau coats?	Short Hair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average

Oriental vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and social	Long, alert and active
Guarding Instinct	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High
Climbing Ability	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good

Oriental vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Do Oriental cats live longer than Egyptian Mau?	12-14 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Egyptian Mau?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium

Oriental vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and playful	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Vocal and affectionate	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	High
Independence	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High
Curiosity	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Energetic	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Egyptian Mau?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Oriental vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Egyptian Mau?	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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CatMamaCat
Dec 20, 2022, 11:55:11 PM:
I saw a photo of an Oriental Mau, I remembered there's also an Egyptian Mau. Google helped find this site. It provided enough information I understood the main differences. Just put the names of breeds in the boxes shown and the data came right up.