Shandong Lion Cat

　　Time of sexual maturity

　　Cats generally reach sexual maturity and begin estrus between 6 to 12 months old, with a few taking several months longer. Just like humans, there is no exact time point; differences in nutrition, breed, growth environment, individual physiology, psychology, and so on mean the timing of sexual maturity varies. Owners are also reminded to pay attention early to their cat's reproductive planning.>

　　Sexual maturity of female cats

　　Female cats can become sexually mature as early as 4 or 5 months old, and sometimes as late as 1 and a half years. Many people mistakenly think their cat is still young until a pregnancy surprises them.

　　Sexual maturity of male cats

　　Generally, males mature later, but some produce sperm as early as 4 or 5 months. However, many factors affect mating cooperation such as low body weight, low social status in the cat group, psychological obstacles, etc. Even if physiologically mature, mating may not occur.