Cat Fact Files

Quick Profile Overview

Origin

This inmate of Thailand is known as the Korat cat. In ancient Thailand it was called the Si-Sawat cat or feline. The contemporary name was given by King Rama of Siam. All this happened in Thailand; after he was gifted the cat. Actually; the King wanted to know from where the cat belonged and he was told that it belonged to plateau known as Korat, hence the name. They were however, introduced in the US in the year 1959. Later on they have been exported to Thailand on a regular basis. Korat kittens are exported on regular intervals around the globe.

Body type
The Korat is not a cumbersome cat and the body fat is very low. This being the case; they may appear to be light weight. However, the truth is that their bones are very heavy. Both the genders have a cavernous chest and so the sounds made by them may sound hideous at times; especially in the mating season.

Coat
The head of this feline happens to be heart shaped. They possess a single coat and this means there is no protection under the coat. This makes them susceptible to harsh weather at times.

Colors
The coat is naturally silver blue; however, the silver becomes more vivid with age. The colors of the eyes are of a green hue and this enhances with age.

Size
The tom cats of this species weigh 9 pounds and the gentler gender weighs about 7 pounds.

Average life span
They can live up to 17 years of age if cared for properly.

Details
The heart is measured in an imaginary way; by calculating from the chin to the ears and to the behind of the head. The eyes of this feline appear to be oversized. However, they seem to be slanting when half closed.

History
The Korat happens to be one of the most ancient bred cats. The initially originated in Thailand and then spread around the world. They are often referred to as a goodluck charm. They are gifted to lovey-doveys and were not sold until recently. However, they are gifted only in pairs.

Appearance
This feline is of a medium stature and has short hair. They have a cavernous chest and are well muscled. They have a singular coat; which is of a blue hue mostly.

Traits, personality and behavior
The Korat is a very headstrong feline; with distinct likes and dislikes and it is very playful in nature. If they are kept as pets; then the human territory they occupy becomes their own. With the aid of good trainer they can be trained to do some amazing things.

Physical development
These feline do not grow more than that of a medium stature.

Looking after
This breed of the small feline is easy to keep as pets; as they would let you know what they want. They would insist on eating what you eat; however, this can prove fatal in the future; so it should be curtailed. Korat cat breed is on the whole a different breed altogether.