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Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat" Compare Egyptian Mau and Ocicat. Which is better: Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
 
 
 
Name Egyptian Mau Ocicat
OriginsEgypt flagEgypt United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank6117
Reviews00
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pharaoh Cat Oci
Price
Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat cat?
$1000 to $1200 $800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat cat?
Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Semi-foreign
Ocicat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Green
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke. Spotted coat pattern; colours include tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, and blue silver.
Coat
What is the difference between Egyptian Mau and Ocicat coats?
Short to medium Short
Leg Lenght Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular
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 Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Short
Shaggy
Bone Density Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Moderate Sleep

Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, alert and active Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct High High
Protection Instincts High High
Climbing Ability High High
Jumping Ability Excellent Excellent
Swimming Ability Good Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Good

Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Do Egyptian Mau cats live longer than Ocicat?
18-20 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat cat?
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
The Ocicat cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
No
Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Ocicat cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Ocicats tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Diabetes Mellitus
Climate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Hard

Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and melodious meows Moderate and varied sounds
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys company of other pets Good, playful and social
Facial Expression Graceful and alert Energetic and friendly
Tail Behavior Graceful and alert tail movements Energetic and friendly tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High
Attention Needs High High
Protectiveness High High
Territoriality High High
Independence High High
Response To Commands High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate Moderate
Hunting Drive High High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High
Curiosity High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High
Aggression Level Low High
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. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Ocicat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Difficult to Train: Ocicat cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Agile Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Ocicat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat?
High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Ocicat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ocicat cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Ocicat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat?
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Ocicat is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Egyptian Mau vs Ocicat Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ocicat coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Egyptian Mau or Ocicat?
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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