Li Hua (Dragon Li, Li Mao)

Li Hua, Li Mao, Li Hua Mau, Li Hua Mao, Dragon Li

Li Hua (Dragon Li, Li Mao) Li Hua, Li Mao, Li Hua Mau, Li Hua Mao, Dragon Li

Breed characteristics

  • Adaptability: 6
  • Family Affection: 7
  • Game activity: 7
  • Intelligence: 8
  • Total health: 10
  • Hair loss: 6
  • Child Friendly: 7
  • Dog Friendly: 8
  • Love for meow: 4

Story

Dragon Lee or Chinese Li Hua, descended from the Chinese mountain a cat that for centuries has adapted to life with people (this is called self domestication). This version origin is still sometimes disputed, although completely It was not possible to refute it, since it is traditionally believed that everything cats descended from a wild african cat. In any case, the breed really refers to the ancients, since the first mention of these cats date from the first millennium BC

Thus, we can say that Chinese Li Hua is native breed, which in the process of its development passed period of domestication, and already in more modern times was subjected to systematic breeding. Despite his popularity in China, this breed is considered rare, and, accordingly, these cats are expensive, especially outside home country.

To roughly understand how rare they are, enough to cite only one fact – as of 2017 in the USA there were 4 thoroughbred dragon li. And this is in a country with a population 250 million people. Chinese Li Hua is the hero of many legends and traditions, and is also mentioned in other works of folk folklore. Today the breed is recognized by the international association. cat lovers, and the China Cat Lovers Association.

It was first introduced in 2004 at the Beijing Exhibition, where American breeders recognized her. Several individuals were transported. in the United States, and after 2 years, experts presented Li hua breed standards. Breeding and Breeding Association The breeds of the USA registered these cats in 2010.

Description

The rare and outstanding cat breed Li Hua is a real hunter, wild cat from centuries past. At the same time, they are kind and affectionate with his family, and merciless, fearless in a fight. With high intelligence, do hua love to watch others, can open cabinet doors and are well oriented to terrain.

The breed has a large physique, a powerful skeleton, but not devoid of purely feline grace and ease of movement. Paws medium lengths, muscular and strong, medium ears, wedge-shaped muzzle, a little elongated. Life expectancy not established due to the small number of individuals, but by default it is considered that these Cats, like others, live about 15 years.

Personality

Since Chinese is hua mao (this is another breed name) descended from wild mountain cats, carries a genetic memory and the primitive instincts of these animals. And therefore, if you live in private house, you can not even doubt that your pet will incredibly happy about that. He will climb trees, bask in the grass in the sun, to hunt mice and birds – he is a hunter, by the way, great.

In relation to the owner and members of his family, is Chinese hua shows affection and friendliness, she is always ready to warm her loved ones warmth. However, it has an independent character and quick-wittedness, if it was a question of a man, about such a they said – a strong personality. Thanks to inner confidence and force, the cat has patience and calm, and therefore normal perceives other pets. But – only if it is not a parrot, fish or guinea pig, as in them is hua definitely will see the prey.

Children and strangers are treated calmly, without negativity. Love and value attention from the owners, and worry if they don’t get his. Also, whether the hua cat is strongly attached not only to people, but and to the place, and therefore adaptation to a new home is difficult.

Common diseases

Like other indigenous cats, health problems in there are no chinese dragons. These are hardy animals with strong immunity.

Care

This breed belongs to shorthair, and therefore enough comb out the pet once a week. You can bathe every 2 months or at necessary. You also need to brush your teeth at least 3 times a week, claws trimmed about once every 10 days, ears cleaned as pollution.

Breed Information

Country of origin China
Life span 14-16 years old
The size medium
Weight Males: 5-6 kg, Cats: 3,5-5 kg
Type of wool shorthair
Color brown tabby (striped)
Lifestyle outdoor / indoor
Group rare, short-haired
Price 200 – 600 $

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