The Egyptian Mau breed, while perhaps not the oldest recognized cat breed in registries, is believed to stem from the oldest domesticated cat. The original African Wild Cat is thought to be the cat originally domesticated by the Egyptians, over 4,000 years ago. Today, the Egyptian Mau is the only naturally-occurring spotted breed of cat. Share your tale of what it's like to live with a Egyptian Mau cat. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether a Egyptian Mau is the right pet for them.