No, dear. Although the Dragon Li cat has a cold and stern appearance, with sharp eyes that seem to say “keep away from strangers”, if you raise one, you’ll know that deep down it’s an extremely cute and coquettish baby (especially when it’s hungry). It will knead, purr, and rub its head against you all at once, and you just can’t resist it.
The two Dragon Li cats I’ve raised before both had wonderful personalities and were very clingy. They were not the “aloof”, unfriendly, untamable, and hard-to-get-along-with cats that people often say.
I think the reason why Dragon Li cats give people the stereotypical impression of being “aloof” might be because of their complex and wild-looking fur, as well as their sharp eyes that are crystal clear, sometimes greenish or amber.
It seems that Dragon Li cats have fierce eyes, but in fact, these thin-line pupils only appear when there’s strong light in the environment. They control the light entering their eyes through the contraction of their pupils. This look, combined with their wild fur, makes Dragon Li cats look very similar to other large wild cats when they are hunting.
As the unique native cat breed in China, the Dragon Li cat has survived natural selection over thousands of years. It can be said to be “strictly selected by the cat ancestors”. They have stable genes, no hidden diseases, are quick in reaction, agile in body, energetic, and excellent in hunting skills. Once you raise one, it will surely be a smart and loyal companion.
If you like the appearance of the Dragon Li cat and all conditions permit, it is recommended that you raise one (but it’s better to start raising it from a young age, as it’s easier to build a bond).
Let me show you my Dragon Li cat kneading and acting cute: (with a very loud purr)
However, I must state that just as people are all different, cats are the same. Even cats of the same breed may look very similar on the outside, making it hard to tell them apart, but they can be very different in terms of gender, origin, and personality. It doesn’t mean that all Dragon Li cats are as obedient and coquettish as mine. Maybe I was just lucky to meet one with such a personality.
But I have to say that once you raise a Dragon Li cat, you’ll like it more and more. Even if you didn’t pay special attention to or like this breed at first and just happened to raise one, you’ll still feel this way. The “strict selection by the cat ancestors” over thousands of years can’t be wrong.
May you also be lucky enough to meet your favorite Dragon Li cat in the future.
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