Cat breed · Shorthair
Korat
An ancient Thai 'good luck cat', traditionally given in pairs to brides. Bonds intensely with its family and dislikes being left out.
Small12–16 yearsThailandCan suit apartments
Representative breed photography. Appearance varies within every breed.
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Shorthair
- Origin
- Thailand
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 2.5–4.5 kg
- Height
- 23–28 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Short, single, silver-tipped blue coat
- Temperament
- DevotedQuietPossessive of its peopleGentle
History
Recorded in Thailand's Cat-Book Poems centuries ago; a natural breed, never outcrossed to other colours.
Appearance
Compact, heart-faced blue cat with luminous green eyes and a silver sheen from tipped hairs.
Exercise and activity
Moderate; enjoys gentle play close to its people.
Care and grooming
Minimal grooming; values routine and a calm household.
Health considerations
- Generally healthy
- Gangliosidosis (GM1/GM2 — tested in breeding programmes)