although the chinese cat is found in considerable numbers in its homeland, it is rarely found at european animal markets. only one such cat has reached us in the flesh; we acquired this years ago when a sailor returning from china brought it into hamburg. the accompanying illustration is based on this cat. in character it is like the angora cat and somewhat languid. it prefer to live by a warm fire, is rather sensitive to flattery, hears badly and is at its most animated when given milk or food. apart from its unusual ears, it has no really attractive characteristics and is a curious specimen of housecat.