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Korat
Solid blue silver-tipped short coat, luminous round green eyes
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Feline breed atlas044 / KOR
Korat
Origin
Thailand
Coat
Silver-tipped blue short single coat
The Korat is a natural breed from Thailand, associated with local traditions of good-luck cats. Cats linked to this breed appear in the Cat-Book of Poems from the Ayudhya period, and were traditionally given to brides.
The Korat is a natural breed from Thailand, associated with local traditions of good-luck cats. Cats linked to this breed appear in the Cat-Book of Poems from the Ayudhya period, and were traditionally given to brides. Jean Johnson brought two Korats to the United States in 1959. Its defining silver-tipped blue short coat is a breed characteristic, not a separate ancestral variant.
02Korat appearance and coat
Viewed from the front, brow ridges and gently narrowing cheeks create a heart-shaped face with oversized eyes, usually luminous green in maturity. Large ears sit high, with broad bases and rounded tips. The medium body is muscular and broad-chested, with slightly longer hind legs. A medium tail tapers to a rounded tip; the close, short single coat is silver-tipped blue, without adult tabby markings or white patches.
03Korat temperament and interaction
Korats are often described as affectionate, curious and playful, with many taking an active interest in household routines and vocalizing for attention. Interactive games and puzzle toys can enrich their days. Sociability, activity and relationships with other pets vary individually; introduce new companions gradually while maintaining familiar attention and routines.
04Grooming and everyday care
A gentle weekly brushing usually suits the Korat’s fine, close single coat. It still sheds, and coat type cannot establish suitability for someone with allergies. Trim nails, maintain dental hygiene, and check ear cleanliness regularly. Offer interactive play and puzzle toys alongside quiet resting places. Review vaccination and health records and arrange routine veterinary visits; an easy-care coat does not remove the need for ongoing health care.
Korat · Common questions before choosing a cat
How does a Korat differ from a Russian Blue?
Both can have blue coats and green eyes, but the Korat has a heart-shaped face, large rounded eyes, a sturdy medium body and a close single coat. The Russian Blue typically has a more wedge-shaped head and dense double coat. Appearance offers comparison clues, not pedigree confirmation; reliable ancestry records are needed.
Is it normal for a Korat kitten not to have green eyes?
Yes. Korat kittens and adolescents may have yellow, amber or amber-green eyes, with mature green usually developing between two and four years. The adult standard favors luminous green but accepts an amber cast. Age-related color development does not confirm breed identity; sudden changes in eye appearance or discomfort warrant veterinary advice.
Do Korats shed, and do their silver tips need special grooming?
Korats shed, although their fine short single coat usually needs only gentle weekly brushing. Silver tips are a natural coat feature, not something requiring dyes, brightening products or special treatment. Brushing removes loose hair and allows skin checks. Limited shedding cannot predict allergic reactions; skin irritation or unusual hair loss warrants veterinary assessment.
Sources and production notes
Text is based on the association sources below. AI-assisted original illustrations depict one coat variety, not every individual. Health and care information is general and does not replace veterinary assessment.
Based on the association sources listed on each profile. Illustrations do not establish pedigree. Independently produced by miaomap, without association endorsement. Numbers are catalog IDs, not rarity ranks.
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