The history of cats in China can be traced back to the Neolithic Age around 3000 BC. Cat bones found in the Yangshao Cultural Site in Henan Province indicate that the custom of raising cats was already in place in China at that time. As time goes by, cats have gradually become one of the favorite pets of Chinese people.

There are many breeds of cats, the common ones are Siamese cats, Persian cats, American shorthair cats, and British shorthair cats. Mao cats, Russian blue cats, ragdoll cats, etc. Each breed of cat has its own unique appearance and personality traits.