The Egyptian Mau
As the fastest running domestic cat breed, the Egyptian Mau is a slender, muscular cat that loves to climb and roam and is always friendly and loyal.
Background:
The Chartreux descends from France and is not recognized by the GCCF in the UK because it is too similar to a blue/grey coated British shorthair.
Despite being a rare breed, the Chartreux is mentioned and represented in many forms of art. In 1558, it is referenced in a poem entitled Vers Français sur la mort d’un petit chat by Joachim du Bellay. It’s also depicted in 1747 by Jean-Baptiste Perronneau, who painted the Magdaleine Pinceloup de la Grange.