Linqing Lion Cat, also known as Shandong Lion Cat, is mainly produced in Linqing City, Shandong Province. There are two theories about their origin: one is the descendant of the Turkish Ankara cat that originated in Xinjiang, China, and the other is Linqing Humans crossed Persian cats with Luxi cats to create a breed that resembled a little lion. According to the records of Linqing County: Lion cats are larger than ordinary ones, with long hair that touches the ground, and are as white as snow. They are valued for their mandarin duck eyes. The best ones are worth a hundred yuan per pair. There are many Hui people in Beijie, so this place is strange. The famous cat painting expert Cao Kejia once praised: "There are no animals in the world with strange eyes. Only cats with strange eyes in Linqing, Shandong Province."

The Shandong lion cat has a big head, short ears, and long hair all over its body. The hair on its neck and back can be as long as 4~5cm, which is why it got its name. According to the coat color, it can be divided into four types: white lion cat, black lion cat, whipped hydrangea and flower lion cat. The eye colors of Shandong lion cats are divided into two blue eyes, two yellow eyes and mandarin duck eyes.

The snow-white lion cat with mandarin duck eyes is the most precious of this species. The reproductive capacity of Shandong lion cats is not strong. Adult cats generally give birth to one to two litters per year, with 2 to 3 litters per litter, and the breeding period is 3 to 4 years. Shandong lion cats are good at jumping, agile in movement, highly alert, and like to be clean. They are prone to fear of strong light and various stimuli.

The purebred Shandong lion cat has long white hair, with the hair on its neck and back being 4-5 cm long. It stands like a lion. There are also varieties with black and white coat colors, but the pure white ones are more precious. Shandong lion cats are strong, disease-resistant, cold-tolerant, and good at catching mice. They have a gentle personality, do not like strangers, and are highly dependent on their owners. Among them, the long-haired lion cats from Linqing City, Shandong Province are the most valuable. In addition to being covered in thick snow-white long hair, the Linqing lion cats have Some also have mandarin duck eyes, one yellow and one blue (also called yin and yang eyes by some), and are endowed with magical superstitious legends. It is said that keeping this kind of cat at home can ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the family.

Shandong Lion Cat Naming Principles

1. The lion cat with white body and black tail is called "iron gun dragging jade bottle" or "snow dragging gun".

2. The lion cat with white body, black tail and a black forehead is called "hangingyintuogun".

3. The lion cat with white body, black tail and a black patch on its back is called "negative imprint drag gun".

4. The lion cat with black body and white tail is called "silver gun dragging iron bottle".

5. A lion cat with a black back and white belly is called "dark clouds and snow".

6. The lion cat with black cat and white claws is called "walking in the snow in search of plum blossoms".

7. There are strange colors in the middle of the head and neck, and spots on the tail tip and head.The one-color lion cat is called "whipped hydrangea".

8. The lion cat with a red back and white belly, mandarin duck eyes, red nose and red feet is called Hongyun (Hongyun) Cap.

9. A white lion cat with black spots on its head is called a black haired cat.