Jianzhou cat
| Jianzhou cat | |
|---|---|
 Jianzhou cat who has already accepted TNR | |
| Other names | Shen Mao(神貓) Si-Er Mao(四耳貓) Nia Mao(丫猫) Chinese Jianzhou Mao(中國簡州貓) |
| Common nicknames | Sichuan Jianzhou cat(四川簡州貓) |
| Origin |  China |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
Jianzhou cat (Chinese: 簡州貓, jiǎn zhōu māo), also known as Shen Mao(神貓), Si-Er Mao(四耳貓),[1] Sichuan Jianzhou cat(四川簡州貓), is a local cat breed in Jianyang City, Sichuan Province, China.,[2] the locals call them Nia Mao(丫猫).
Background
The Jianzhou cat originated from Jianzhou (簡州) in China, which is now Jianyang City, Sichuan Province, China, and is a local cat breed. It is very popular in local rural areas and is raised by farmers for rat hunting.[3]
Historically, Jianzhou cat have become a popular cat breed in China during the Tang Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Jianzhou cat was even selected as a local tribute in Sichuan and presented to the emperor.[4] Soon after, the Jianzhou cat became one of the royal pets at that time. After becoming a royal pet, some nobles, officials and aristocratic families began to raise Jianzhou cats in order to imitate the royal family. Jianzhou cats also became one of the gifts given to each other by the upper class during exchanges and became a fashionable pet in the upper class.[5][6]
The breed is not recognized internationally by any pedigreed cat organizations.[7]
Description
The Jianzhou cats is tall and sturdy, with well-developed muscles but not bulk. Its coat color is varied and mixed, rarely showing a single solid color, and lacks distinct markings. The ears overlap and may be attached. There is a distinct gap in the ear outline, and a mid-point inflection point, giving the appearance of having two extra ears.[8][9][10]
Jianzhou cats have a keen sense of hearing, capable of hearing frequencies up to 60,000 hertz, and can detect the footsteps of a mouse 20 meters away. Jianzhou cats are loyal to their owners and only allow them to approach, as others approaching them may cause accidental injury. To maintain their health, Jianzhou cats regularly eat cat grass and supplement with folic acid to promote growth and development.[11]
References
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- ^ Yuan Sha (1996). Xi Shangzhi, Wang Jue (ed.). 古奇聞大觀：白話本 (in Chinese). China: SICHUAN PEOPLE'S PUBLISHING HOUSE. p. 495. ISBN 7-220-03447-4. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Sun Lili (September 2000). 家庭寵物貓 (in Chinese). China: HAICHAO PRESS. p. 11. ISBN 7-80151-387-8. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ 吳獻國; 四川省簡陽縣畜牧局 (1911–1987). "貓". 簡陽縣畜牧業志: 51.
- ^ 簡陽縣城關區誌編輯組 (1985). "神話傳說". 簡陽縣城關區志: 380.
- ^ 大福不許動 (January 11, 2024). "每天認識一種貓－四川簡州貓" (in Chinese). bilibili. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Ling, Yi; Like (Xinhua), Li (December 9, 2024). "Genetic testing, a burgeoning scientific approach to loving pets in China". People's Daily.
- ^ 三岔區誌領導小組 (1986). "貓". 簡陽縣三岔區志: 38.
- ^ Chen Zhian, Pu Yuan, Huang Pu (1853). Jianzhou Local Government in the Qing Dynasty of China (ed.). 簡州志 (in Chinese). China: Jianzhou Local Government in the Qing Dynasty of China.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ 四川省畜牧食品局 (1998). "貓". 四川省畜牧志: 116.
- ^ Du Gang (2014). 超萌的貓貓們 (in Chinese). China: China Coal Industry Publishing House. pp. 61–62. ISBN 978-7502044121.