If your cat has a problem with shedding, matting, or hot weather then you may want to consider giving your cat the lion cut. The lion cut is a type of hair cut where your cat's coat is shaved or cut very short with the exception of the face, mane, legs, and tip of tail. This type of hair cut is very commonly used for Himalayans and Persians but owners with any breed of long haired cat can give their little beast the lion cut