Korat
Temperament:
*Demanding and Opinionated
*Loving
*Playful
*Intelligent
*Good Apartment Cat
"The Korat is dainty- and sweet natured, too."
The Korat is a sweet soul, intelligent, playful, affectionate and good
with children. It is very protective of its family, and has been known
to alert its human during emergencies. This feline will flourish in
virtually any quiet home as the ideal indoor cat- one that hopefully
brings not only joy but good fortune to its adoptive family.
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| Head: Heart shaped |
| Eyes: Very large and expressive; luminous green in adulthood |
| Ears: Large, wide, erect; rounded tips |
| Body: Medium size; medium boned, semi-cobby, muscular |
| Coat: Short to medium; soft, fine, close-lying, no undercoat |
| Tail: Medium length |
| Patterns: Shimmering silver-blue, tipped with silver |
Breed History: One of the most ancient of all cats, the quiet Korat was named for a plateau in
northeastern Thailand, where it is treasured for its beauty, its disposition, and as a
symbol of good fortune. Although the Siamese is also a native of Thailand (formerly called
Siam), the Thai people regard the Korat as their true national cat. Many say that the gift
of a pair of these cats not only ensures a happy marriage but also brings prosperity and
good fortune. It is called "Si-Sawat" in the Thai language, which means both
"a mingled color with a smooth glossy shell" and "good luck and
prosperity". Although it is very popular, it is very rare- even in Thailand.
The distinctive Korat looks something like a blue Siamese with a short, dense, glossy coat
of silver-blue that is tipped with silver for a halo effect.The huge, luminous emerald
green eyes of the adult "shine like dewdrops on a lotus leaf" as stated in the
Thai book The Cat Book Poems. Young Korats have amber or yellow green eyes, which
change to the emerald green as they age. |
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