NoahsMommy
10-23-2002, 12:13 PM
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The Korat, from Thailand, is highly honored in that country. It is also known as the Si-Sawat. Pictures found in a book in the National Library in Bangkok takethe Korat backto the Ayudhya Period of Siamese History in 1350 through 1767. The first pair of Korats came to the United States in 1959 and was recognized for show in 1966 in the U.S. and 1975 in Britain.
The Korat's body is muscular, The head is shaped like a heart and it is very broad across the eyes. No other breed has this feature. The eyes ofthe Korat are quite large and bright. They will become a a luminous green although it can take up to four years for the color to be fully developed. The legs are thin but proportionate tothe body. The front legs are shorter than the back legs. The coat isshort and shiny. Regular combing or daily hand grooming should keep hairballs at a minimum. This cat does need a warm climate.
The only color variety for the Korat isblue. Each hair is tipped with silver givingthe coata silvery blue appearance.
The overall impression of the Korat is very different from that of other blue breeds. The body is excellently muscled and has a surprising heft, and the fur has the texture and sheen of silk— results of good health, exercise and excellent nutrition.
The Korat is a gentle cat that likes play but is not fond of loud noises. They are known to be good with children. It is said they have exceptional hearing and a keensense ofsmell and sight.
And here's Basil:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid33/pafeb7959ed51103f340574c207bf0e99/fd3ff09d.jpg
Here is one that shows what his color is like...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p4ade87190ae766d0aaf7492b5473fb40/fd25aad5.jpg
The Korat, from Thailand, is highly honored in that country. It is also known as the Si-Sawat. Pictures found in a book in the National Library in Bangkok takethe Korat backto the Ayudhya Period of Siamese History in 1350 through 1767. The first pair of Korats came to the United States in 1959 and was recognized for show in 1966 in the U.S. and 1975 in Britain.
The Korat's body is muscular, The head is shaped like a heart and it is very broad across the eyes. No other breed has this feature. The eyes ofthe Korat are quite large and bright. They will become a a luminous green although it can take up to four years for the color to be fully developed. The legs are thin but proportionate tothe body. The front legs are shorter than the back legs. The coat isshort and shiny. Regular combing or daily hand grooming should keep hairballs at a minimum. This cat does need a warm climate.
The only color variety for the Korat isblue. Each hair is tipped with silver givingthe coata silvery blue appearance.
The overall impression of the Korat is very different from that of other blue breeds. The body is excellently muscled and has a surprising heft, and the fur has the texture and sheen of silk— results of good health, exercise and excellent nutrition.
The Korat is a gentle cat that likes play but is not fond of loud noises. They are known to be good with children. It is said they have exceptional hearing and a keensense ofsmell and sight.
And here's Basil:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid33/pafeb7959ed51103f340574c207bf0e99/fd3ff09d.jpg
Here is one that shows what his color is like...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p4ade87190ae766d0aaf7492b5473fb40/fd25aad5.jpg