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About four or five years ago, I adopted two cats from a shelter. I've long since harbored suspicions that one if them is at least part Mau (though I'd be very surprised if she were full). From all the research I've done, she seems to have a LOT of Mau characteristics, though she's more striped than spotted. She's definitely not a regular tabby; she doesn't have the bone structure or face shape of a regular shorthair cat, and her fur is sleeker as well. She's also got the extra flap of skin that Maus are known for having. I grew up around cats and I've known a lot of tabbies, and she's different—everyone I've asked has agreed with me.
It's actually a bit hard to capture in photos—it's easier to see in person. Nonetheless, here are some pictures of her. The first two are her as a kitten, the second two are her at about a year old, and the last one was taken a couple weeks ago.
In case it helps, here's a quick little video of both of my cats from a couple years ago. I was standing by the drawer where I keep the cat food scoops, so they thought my iPod was food.
(And even if it doesn't help identify her, it's still precious!)
Would any of you be able to tell if she's part Mau? It doesn't really matter in the long run; I don't care about showing her or anything, and it won't make me love her any more or less than I already do :] I'd just like to know if I'm right or not! If she's not part Mau, I wonder what she might be. (What can I say? I'm a curious one.)
About four or five years ago, I adopted two cats from a shelter. I've long since harbored suspicions that one if them is at least part Mau (though I'd be very surprised if she were full). From all the research I've done, she seems to have a LOT of Mau characteristics, though she's more striped than spotted. She's definitely not a regular tabby; she doesn't have the bone structure or face shape of a regular shorthair cat, and her fur is sleeker as well. She's also got the extra flap of skin that Maus are known for having. I grew up around cats and I've known a lot of tabbies, and she's different—everyone I've asked has agreed with me.
It's actually a bit hard to capture in photos—it's easier to see in person. Nonetheless, here are some pictures of her. The first two are her as a kitten, the second two are her at about a year old, and the last one was taken a couple weeks ago.
In case it helps, here's a quick little video of both of my cats from a couple years ago. I was standing by the drawer where I keep the cat food scoops, so they thought my iPod was food.
(And even if it doesn't help identify her, it's still precious!)Would any of you be able to tell if she's part Mau? It doesn't really matter in the long run; I don't care about showing her or anything, and it won't make me love her any more or less than I already do :] I'd just like to know if I'm right or not! If she's not part Mau, I wonder what she might be. (What can I say? I'm a curious one.)
