How to raise a Shandong lion cat? It is not difficult to raise a Shandong lion cat. As long as we first understand the character and some living habits of the Shandong lion cat, it will be very simple to raise it. Let’s learn about it together.

Linqing lion cat, also known as Shandong lion cat, is the offspring of Persian cat and Luxi civet cat. Among many varieties, the lion cat with one blue eye, one yellow eye and snow-white coat is the most precious. People call it "Mandarin duck-eyed lion cat". [1] Its blue eyes are crystal clear; its yellow eyes are golden and clear. It has a docile temperament and is relatively large, generally up to 5-8kg. The fur is long and soft, the head is big, the eyes are round, the ears are pointed, the legs are long, the waist is round and the tail is thick, it likes to be clean, it jumps well and moves quickly.

Shandong lion cats have large heads, long pointed ears, and long hair all over their bodies. The hair on their neck and back can be as long as 4~5cm. Purebred Shandong lion cats have long white hair, and the hair on the neck and back is 4-5 cm long. There are also black and white varieties.

Shandong lion cats are white long-haired cats. There are also black and white varieties, but the pure white ones are more precious. Shandong lion cats are strong, disease-resistant, cold-tolerant, and good at catching mice. Among them, the long-haired lion cats from Linqing, Shandong Province are the most valuable. In addition to being covered with thick snow-white long hair, some Linqing cats also have mandarin duck eyes (also called yin and yang eyes), one yellow and one blue.

Linqing lion cats are timid and solitary. Generally, they are not released from domestic households. If a timid cat is taken outside, it may panic and run away or dare not move. Do not keep it in a tether (tied with a rope) or in a cage, as this will greatly increase the risk of death. Cats’ distrust and fear cause psychological problems such as depression and irritability [2]. It is physically strong, resistant to disease, cold-tolerant, and good at catching mice. Good at jumping, quick in action, highly alert, and likes to be clean.