Korat
The Korat is one of the purest breed in existence, due to the fact that for centuries it never left the province of Korat, an inaccessible, remote area of Thailand. It first left home in 1959, when 2 Americans succeeded in buying a few examples. No attempt has been made to change the breed in any way and it remains today exactly the same as the cat seen in early engravings.
Affectionate, happy, aware of everything going on around it, the Korat is a home - loving cat never tempted to wande far from its house or owners. Its main claim to beauty lies in the color and texture of its coat. It needs to be given a brush twice a week and a massage daily.
It needs a varied diet with a lot of meat. It is a good idea to have it vaccinated against respiratory diseases and it needs to avoid sudden fierce changes of temperature.
GENERAL
Muscular and elegant without being heavy, medium sized paws and tail.
HEAD
Heart shaped with wide, round ears. Short nose. Shining green or greenish amber eyes.
COAT
Thick and dense with no undercoat. Silky, glossy, silvery blue color with lights in it.
PICTURES
Information and pictures taken from
'1001 Images of Cats'
1992 Tiger Books International PLC, London
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