Topic: cat breeds
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A cat breed is used for the classification of domestic cats. A cat is considered to be of a certain cat breed if it is true breeding for the traits that define that cat breed. Start your cat breed research today!
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Learn about the many different types of cat breeds . Here you can research each of the cat breeds, and discover about their looks, temperaments, behavior and more. There are also pictures of all the cat breeds and links to cat breeders.
Korats have extraordinary powers of hearing, sight and scent. They are gentle pets, moving softly and cautiously, disliking sudden, loud or harsh noises. Those destined to be shown must be trained from birth to accept noise and handling, possibly by keeping a radio on in the nursery, and by lifting and posing the kitten as judges do. Korats form an exceptionally strong bond of affection with their owners and respond warmly to cuddling, setting as close as possible. They mix well with other cats but tend to want to have the upper hand and will not let the others keep them from their rightful place at their owner’s side. They have been cherished for centuries in their native Thailand and they naturally expect this tradition to be maintained wherever they go. Korats are active in their play, but are very gentle with children.
Their hair does not float off when they are being stroked and petted, so many people with an allergy to cat hair find their proximity tolerable. The roots of the hair are a light bluish color, darkening before the ends become silver-tipped. This silvering over the whole body should make a halo, or aura, effect and the close lying fur shines like a polished silver dollar.
They are considered a symbol of good fortune by the Thais. Many good luck traditions surround the Korat: they are the color of silver, signifying wealth; they are the color of rain clouds, with eyes the color of young rice, meaning good crops. The gift of a pair of Si-Sawat cats to the bride ensures a fortunate marriage.
The Korat, from Thailand, is one of the oldest natural breeds of cat. It is believed to have been named after the Thai province.
In its native land it is known as "Si-Sawat" which is due to the good fortune that it is believed to bring to those who own this cat. It is highly honored in that country.
Pictures found in a book in the National Library in Bangkok take the Korat back to the Ayudhya Period of Siamese History in 1350 through 1767.
Korats are muscular, medium-sized cats with huge rounded ears. These silver-blue cats have a heartshaped head which is very broad across the eyes. No other breed has this feature.
The eyes of the Korat are quite large and bright. They will become a luminous green although it can take up to four years for the colour to be fully developed.
They have short, glossy coats, which are very fine. Their coats lie close to their bodies, which means they look more like skin.
The only colour variety for the Korat is blue. Each hair is tipped with silver giving the coat a silvery blue appearance.
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