Egyptian Mau vs Arabian Mau

Same fields, side by side: weight, lifespan, grooming load, energy and known health risks.

	Egyptian Mau	Arabian Mau
Weight	6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg); some males to 12 lb	8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg); males clearly larger
Length	14–17 in body (36–43 cm), tail 10–12 in	Body 16–20 in (41–51 cm), tail 12–14 in
Lifespan	12–16 years	12–15 years
Typical price	$800–$2,000; silver and smoke cost more	$500–$1,500 where available; rarely sold outside the Gulf and Europe
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What the numbers say