I've been researching about cat breeding as I'm considering eventually getting into it as a profession. I was looking at breeds and, thinking I was going to settle on the Snowshoe, I ended up finding a "Snow Cat"* on another site that I must say is even more adorable than the Snowshoe (although I have yet to find enough information on its personality).
The cats have been described as being similar to the Egyptian Mau, but looks a bit fluffier and are always labeled as "Snow Cat." I contacted the breeder selling these cats via e-mail with no luck, so I may end up trying phone if I don't hear from her soon.
http://catsnfrogscattery.com/id23.html
http://classifieds2.breedersclub.net/index.php?page=out&id=8899
Any idea what this cat is? I assume it's a Egyptian Mau hybrid, but I'm not sure what the other half is in the mating.
If anyone ends up getting brave and calling and asking, I'd appreciate that, too (save me the trouble later, ha ha ha).
2007-09-26 08:30:29 · 9 answers · asked by Robeau 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
To my knowledge, this is generally what an Egyptian Mau looks like:
http://www.touregypt.net/magazine/mag04012001/cat7.jpg
The "Snow Cat" looks a bit smaller with more fluff and is rounder, plus they advertise that it's "LIKE" an Egyptian Mau, but with "Chinchilla soft fur."
Unless there are branches of Mau besides Egyptian...
2007-09-26 08:36:49 · update #1
@ Second Poster: You don't realize how much I want to slap you right now. I know what an Egyptian Mau is and I realize the other type of cat, the one I'm trying to figure information out about, is a "Snow Cat." Now, if you could please tell me if it's a hybrid or a specific breed, a link to more information on them, etc., then I'd gladly accept your response as something relevant and valid.
2007-09-26 08:40:31 · update #2
@ sweetums1949: I did Google it, I'm not an idiot.
There is no information pertaining to the "Snow Cat" and 99% of the Egyptian Mau photos I find do not look like them (the other 1% looks similar, but not the same).
Also, Maine Coons are too common and I am not a huge fan--I would never have a business to support itself if I chose a common breed, also.
2007-09-26 08:54:27 · update #3
@ tilly: Bengals are larger, this is a smaller breed "lap cat." But thank you for trying.
I'm pretty sure it has to be a hybrid of an Egyptian Mau or is some other hybrid/breed that I really need information on.
2007-09-26 08:55:43 · update #4
@ CTY at LMU student: A Silver Mau still does not look as rounded and fluffy as this cat.
Bengals, as I've said before, are a larger breed than this cat seems to be, plus do not look the same.
Also, the Ocicat does not seem to be the same either as it is more sleek with larger ears (in perportion to it's sleeker face) than this cat.
Good suggestions, but there has to be some specific genetics going on with these cats that they have the "rare fur type" and look different.
Honestly, I don't see how everyone posting doesn't realize the differences in appearance.
2007-09-26 09:12:54 · update #5
@ Sarah: This is a note to you and to anyone else thinking of posting similar comments after.
DO NOT FLAME (or "beg" as you're making it appear). I have nothing against other cats, I have 4 mixed breeds myself (from shelters/foster homes, etc.). I never said I want to make a fortune, I just want to be able to support myself and the cats.
Keep your hippie comments to yourself, kthx.
2007-09-26 14:03:24 · update #6
The site is a kitten & puppy mill ( or dealer) and the kittens could be a mix of anything - possibly chinchilla or silver spotted X Mau.
They are selling several mixed breeds.
Cat breeding as a profession?
- I hope you have a large fortune to start with as if you do things right it will soon become a small fortune.
2007-09-26 09:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by sue 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It looks like a regular Mau, perhaps Snow cat is another name for them?
EDIT: If you can't find any information, I'd be careful... with dogs, there are bad breeders everywhere 'creating' breeds by mixing two other breeds together- Puggles, Cockerpoos, and so on. It could be they just bred a Mau with something else (maybe a Snowshoe) and named it 'Snow Cat' to make money. If you don't mind it being an overpriced mixed-breed, go for it. But if you're expecting it to be a rare cat breed, you might be disappointed.
And I know what an adult Mau looks like, I haven't seen many kittens and almost ALL kittens look plush and fluffy like that.
2007-09-26 08:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, it could be Silver Mau, which is a type of Egyptian Mau. It could also be a Black Silver Ocicat, or a Snow Bengal. either way, they are gorgeous cats, and you are lucky to get one. Hope this helps!
2007-09-26 08:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 04:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by lamp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google it! You will find plenty of pictures--but if you're looking to breed cats with sweet personalities that are also extremely intelligent AND beautiful, try the Maine Coons.
2007-09-26 08:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im not sure maybe a bengal cat thats what they look like type in bengal and take alook hope it help s
2007-09-26 08:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mau and snow cats
2007-09-26 08:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by Thalia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please don't breed cats. There are too many in the world already without homes. And you won't make a fortune off of it anyway.
2007-09-26 10:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It looks like your garden variety tabby to me. I have had several cats that look like that. If I had only known they were so valuable!
2007-09-26 09:00:13 · answer #9 · answered by magix151 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋