Korats are medium sized cats. The head is heart-shaped and nose has a lion-like downward curve. They have a strong and well-developed chin and jaws. The ears are large with rounded tip and large base. Tail is medium in length and thick at base and tapers to a rounded tip.
The Korat has a very smooth and shiny coat. The coat should be silver-blue or else the cat will not be considered as Korat. |
The Korat cats are prehistoric and originate from Siam. They are also known as Si-Sawat cat. When king Rama V was gifted with a cat he named it Korat. People of Thailand consider these cats as a good-luck charm. They have a tradition of gifting Korat cats to brides on their wedding day as a symbol of joyous and long-lasting married life.
