Korat Cat Breed

Origin: Native from the providence of Korat (nowadays known as Nakhon Ratchasima) in Thailand, where they are generally referred to as the Si-Sawat cats (good fortune). In the Thailand tradition, a gift of a pair of Si-Sawat cats to the bride ensures a fortunate marriage even to the nobility as a testimony of loyalty. They are considered a symbol of good fortune and it is even believed that they attract money.

Characteristics: They have a silver blue coat. Short to medium haired, thin, shinny, soft and close to the body. The hair tends to open on the vertebral column. They have a heart shape head with breadth between the eyes. Profile well defined with a slight stop between forehead and nose, which has a lion-like downward curve just above the skin. The eyes are large and luminous. Particularly prominent with an extraordinary depth and brilliance. Wide open and oversized for the face of intense green color in adults and blue or amber in kittens.

The body semi-cobby, muscular, flexible and elastic. The females tend to be smaller and more stylized. Front legs slightly shorter than rear legs. The tail medium in length, heavier at the base, tapering to a rounded tip.

The males have the reputation of defending their home, expanding their body and lowering their head emitting a noise like a snap achieving their opponent to leave.

With the exception of other felines, korat cats –both sexes- are affectionate and devote parents who take care indistinctly of their kittens.

They are affectionate and calmed animals. They don't like any loud or sudden noise. Very agile of soft movements and very cautious; very observant and mischievousness. They don't like the presence of other cats in the house. It is recommendable to brush their hair with a gloved brush for the hair to shine.