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A Korat is a small silver-colored and blue-gray short-haired cat breed that originally comes from Thailand. The Korat is a so-called "natural" cat, meaning that humans have played no role in the development of the breed.
The Korat is especially known for its beautiful appearance, and is also called the Si-Sawat or lucky cat.
The Korat is, as I said, a breed that has arisen naturally, ie. without human intervention. This means that there is only one variant of the breed. If there are changes in the coat or other of the cat's characteristics, it is by definition no longer a Korat. In other words, a Korat is and will be a Korat. The breed originates from a province in ancient Siam (today Thailand), which is called Khorat. The native population at the time called the cat Si-Sawat, because it has the same color as the kernels of a sawat fruit, which is an inedible fruit that grows in Thailand. It was also believed that the cat brought happiness, and it was therefore very common for married couples to be given a Korat as a wedding gift, as good luck in marriage. Although the breed has existed for many hundreds of years, it first came to the United States in 1959, when some U.S. Army soldiers brought it home. 13 years later, in 1972, the breed came to Europe.
The Korat cat is silver / gray-blue and has a smooth, short coat, which is strong but very soft. It has no undercoat. It is muscular and has a slightly curved back. The tail is medium and thick at the root and narrow at the end.
It is an agile and athletic cat, with a heart-shaped head and large, distinctive green eyes. The funny thing about a Korat is that the eyes are actually blue when the cat is born, but then changes to light green after a few years.
The ears are located high on the head and are large and wide. The breed's agile and compact body makes it extremely good at jumping and does so with an ease and elegance that is rarely seen in other cats. The cat typically weighs somewhere between 3 and 6.5 kg and is usually between 20 and 35 cm tall. The female cats are usually a bit smaller and thinner than the male cats.
A Korat is an intelligent, energetic and affectionate cat. They typically form very close bonds with their owners, which they like to follow as closely as possible.
A Korat is also a very active breed that likes to play, both with its owners but also alone if it has any toys. Despite its energetic and active nature, the Korat also likes to lie down and be petted and cuddled. It is a cat that does not feel well with loud noises or sudden rapid movements. The cat is therefore not the most suitable breed for small children, nor does it always get along very well with other cats. However, you can easily keep the Korat as a family cat anyway, it just requires that you understand and accept the breed's characteristics. Doing so can turn a Korat into a amazing family cat.
The Korat is generally a healthy and fit breed that does not suffer from many hereditary diseases or complications. However, rare examples have been seen of Korat suffering from gangliosidosis, which is an inherited disease that affects the nervous system and causes paralysis. However, one can detect this genetic defect in a test, thus ensuring that the cat is free of the problem before buying it. The average life expectancy of a cat is 16 years.
Due to the short coat of the Korat, it is not a cat that requires much fur care. A brush once or twice a week is therefore usually enough to remove dead hair.
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