The Korat is a charming inquisitive, vigorous cat, always ready for fun. Active and intelligent, Korats love to be the centre of attention: some fetch toys until you are tired of throwing; some are trained to walk on a leash; some go sailing; some "help" you curl up and read. If you don't want to play then a Korat will join in whatever you're doing instead. They are entertaining, but they love to be entertained.
At the same time, Korats are very loving and loyal. When a Korat kitten or adult chooses you as a human part of its territory, you can be sure of a constant special closeness and understanding. Korats are ideal pets for people of all ages - even small children - who have room in their lives for a lasting bond with a faithful, affectionate companion.
The Korat is an elegant silver blue cat of Thai origin.
Luminous Eyes - Like dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf - according to the ancient text - Korats eyes are distinctively large, luminous, translucent green or amber. The colour intensifies as the cat slowly matures.
Silky silver fur - A single coat gives Korats a luxurious silky sheen and means minimal shedding. Short, soft and glossy, the fur is a paler shade at the base, darker mid-way, then tipped with silver - a combination caught in a Thai metaphor as "clouds before a thunder storm".
Heart shaped head - Follow an imaginary line from the rounded tip of a Korat's chin to the top of its ears and back to the top of its head and you will see the heart that has captured so many others.
The first pair of Korats was brought to Australia from the USA in 1969; eight more American cats followed in the 1970s, then a few more in the 1980s. The Korat gene pool in Australia was boosted by new bloodlines from the UK in the 1990s.
To protect and preserve the traditional appearance of the breed, every Korat pedigree has ancestors, which can be traced directly back to Thailand (as Siam became in 1939). This is why the Korat is sometimes referred to as "the silver-blue cat with the Thai passport". In acknowledgment of its history and uniqueness, the Thai government has officially recognised the Korat as a nation treasure, making importation of the cat extremely difficult.
The Korat is a recognised breed for championship status by all Australian Cat Associations.
Powerful, muscular body - although only small to medium in size, the Korat is heavier than it looks. It has the strength and energy of a well-coiled spring, yet its smooth curved lines give it grace.
Korat History
A breed of great tradition and history, the Korat remains one of the few pure bred cats in existence today. It was first recorded in the Cat Book Poems dating from the Siamese Ayudhya Kingdom (1350 - 1767), and was first seen in the West in the late 1800's. The Korat's modern bloodlines date from as recently as 1959, when an American breeder obtained a pair. Now Korats are kept by cat fanciers around the world.
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* You will not let it run unprotected or mistreat it in any way. * You will not sell it to a pet store, and you will have it speyed or neutered by the age of six months (unless it was sold to you as a breeding cat). |
All responsible breeders will insist that you sign this pledge and accept its restrictions if you want to share your life with a Korat. You will be allowed to collect your kitten when it has developed the physical and social stability to adjust to a new environment - usually older than 10 weeks. At twelve weeks kittens have had their basic inoculations. Older Korats can be a welcome addition to a home where good manners are needed from the outset.
The price of a pet and/or show quality Korat kittens in Australia generally starts at $300, but this varies depending on each kitten's bloodlines and type. Occasionally older kittens or adult cats may be available for placement in approved homes for a nominal charge.
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