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Chinese native cat breeds

Chinese native cat breeds

2026-04-04 10:14:15 · · #1

The following are some native cat breeds in China:

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Li Hua cat: Originating in China, it is lively, independent, curious, and a strong mouser. The name Li Hua comes from its stripes. It is characterized by its round head, broad cheeks, relatively wide-set ears, large ear roots, deep ear flaps, and rounded tips.

Linqing Lion Cat: Originating from Linqing, Shandong, China, it is mainly white, with a few black or gray varieties, and its eyes are mostly blue.

Jianzhou cat: Originating from Jianzhou, Sichuan, China, its ears are larger than those of other native cats, and it is a skilled mouser.

In addition to these, other native Chinese cat breeds include the Shandong Lion Cat, the Sichuan Lion Cat, the Yunnan Clouded Cat, and the Yellow Tabby Cat.

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