The Korat Cat – Appearance
The Korat cat is an old natural breed from Thailand.” It was known in Thailand as the “Si-Sawat.
The Korat has a heart-shaped head. It is a short-haired cat with beautiful silver-blue fur.
The cat does not have a full undercoat and therefore does not appreciate cold weather.
It is medium sized.
Temperament
This is a playful and affectionate cat.
They do demand attention.
This is a loyal cat and it likes to talk.
The Korat can also be a great lap cat.
They do not like loud noises.
The Good Luck Cat
The Korat cat was considered good-luck in Thailand.
A newlywed bride was very happy if she received a pair of Korat cats as a wedding gift.
The Korat cats would indeed bring prosperity in the years to come.
The silver color of the coat represented the metal silver, naturally.
The cat also represented the heavy rain clouds.
In earlier times this special cat breed would participate in a ceremony after a long dry season.
They would pour water over these cats to ensure the much longed for rain showers.
Korat Cat History
This cat has a long history. If you are ever in Bangkok, be sure to visit the Nation Museum.
On display in this museum is the “Cat Book Poems”. This is what was written about the Korat cat:
“The hairs are smooth, with roots like clouds and tips like silver. The eyes shine like dewdrops on a lotus leaf.”
The Thai put a high value on the Korat cats. They were not for sale. The first cat was brought to England in 1896.
As these cats were rare, not many had heard about them. They were mistaken for scanty and poor variety of the Siamese cat.
Many years would pass before the Korat again was spoken about in England.
In 1959 the American Ambassador in Thailand received a two Korat cats as a gift.
The names of these two cats were Nara and Darra. These two cats were sent to the United States to an American cat breeder named Jean Johnson.
The Korat cat was recognized as a pedigree cat in the U.S. in 1966.
In March, 1972 two Korat cats arrived in the United Kingdom; a pregnant feline named Saeng Duan and Sam (male).
Saeng Duan gave birth to six kittens on Easter Sunday.
These were the very first Korat cats to be born in Britain.
California Spangled Cat - the designer cat for the rich. This breed has been carefully planned. These cats are very ...
The American Bobtail cat may not be a great climber, but this cat breed certainly has many other awesome traits ...
Turkish Van cats are attracted to water and love swimming! These cats do not like rough handling and are not ...
The original and true Angora cat. The Turkish Angora is an ancient cat breed and used to be a favorite ...
The Tonkinese Cat is a crossbreed between the Burmese cat and the Siamese cat. Did this cat receive the best ...
Sphynx Cat is most often associated with being hairless. This cat also goes by the name "Moon Cat" and "Canadian ...
The Somali cat has a long, bushy tail and therefore often goes by the nickname "The Fox Cat". Somali cats ...
The Singapura cat is the smallest cat breed in the world. Some call them River Cats, others call them Love ...
The Siberian Cat is good news for those who suffer from cat allergy. The Siberian Cat is the National Cat ...
About the Siamese cat. An extremely vocal and intelligent cat. Why some say this was a sacred cat. Siamese Cat ...
The Scottish Fold is easily recognized by the ears which are folded down. Scottish Fold cats are social and do ...
The Russian Blue cat is a quiet and affectionate cat. They are intelligent and fast runners. The Russian Blue is ...
The Ragdoll cat is a large and awesome. This domestic cat will become completely relaxed when you pick it up ...
The Persian cat is pure luxury. This cat has a long, woolly coat and does require some grooming. Persian cats ...
Ocicat is a somewhat new American cat breed. These cats are stunning! They are extremely active and love attention ...
The Norwegian Forest Cat is an old cat breed from Scandinavia. These cats are climbers and hunter. Norwegian Forest Cats ...
Manx cat is known to be tailless; actually not all Manx cats are tailless. These cats are very friendly. Read ...
Maine Coon is an old American cat breed. Maine Coon makes a great family pet. This cat is huge and ...
This affectionate cat likes to talk The Korat has a long history in Thailand and has been considered to be ...
Japanese Bobtail cats are said to bring good fortune. Japanese Bobtails were once noble cats the aristocracy loved to show ...
Exotic Shorthair resembles the Persian in many ways, but has shorter hair and are easier to groom. These cats do ...
Egyptian Mau is the fasted runner of all domestic cats. This cat requires lots of space. Egyptian Mau cat breed ...
The Devon Rex Cat has lots of nicknames; the Elf Cat, Alien Cat, Pixie Cat. The Devon Rex cat has ...
The Cornish Rex Cat loves people. This cat breed needs special care. The cat has lots of energy and a ...
Burmilla cat is all about love. This cat breed enjoys being cuddled. The Burmilla are kind and playful cats ...
The Burmese cat breed has a special background. Some claim this cat is sacred. The Burmese cat is talkative and ...
The British Shorthair cat breed is proud and calm domestic cat. This domestic cat breed is kind and perfect for ...
The Bombay Cat is a beautiful black cat breed - often called the Mini Panther. This black cat likes lots ...
The Sacred Cat of Burma - The Loyal Birman Cat. The Birman cat breed can be recognized by the white ...
The Bengal cat breed needs a lot of space as they are very active. Bengal cats seem to be immune ...
The Balinese Cat is sometimes referred to as the fashion model of the cat world. This breed is really special ...
American Shorthair used to be called Domestic Shorthair. Many people state that the American Shorthair cat is the a perfect ...
American Curl is a very special cat breed with the most unusual ears. The American Curl is a playful cat ...
Meet the Abyssinian cat. This cat is smart and loves to play. Some say the Abyssinian has royal blood. Read ...
