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:''For the city Korat in Thailand, see [[Nakhon Ratchasima]]''

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!Korat
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|[[Image:Korat.gif|center|Image of a Korat breed cat]]

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!Alternative names
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|Si-Sawat
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!Country of origin
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|[[Thailand]]
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!Breed standards (external links)
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|[http://www.aaceinc.org/pages/breeds/kor.htm AACE], [http://www.koratworld.com/home.html KCA],
[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/korat.html CFA], [http://www.acfacat.com/breeds/standards/koratstd.html ACFA], [http://www.tica.org/ktstd03.pdf TICA], [http://www.cca-afc.com/standardsKorat.html CCA], [http://www.acf.asn.au/Standards/Korat.htm ACF],<br> FIFe
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The '''Korat''' is one of the oldest stable [[cat breed|breeds]] of [[cat]]. Originating in [[Thailand]], it is named after the [[Nakhon Ratchasima province]], although in Thailand it is often known as Si-Sawat, which means good fortune. In fact they are often known colloquially as the "Good Luck Cat" and are given in pairs to newlyweds or people of high esteem as a wish for good luck.

The first known written mention of the Korat was in "The Cat-Book Poems" authored between 1350 and 1767 AD in Thailand, now preserved in the [[National library]] in [[Bangkok]]. They first appeared in America in the [[1950s]] and arrived in [[United Kingdom|Britain]] from there in [[1972]].

Korats are a shorthair with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat; their bodies are often described as semi-cobby, and are surprisingly heavy for their size. They are an active cat and form strong bonds with people.

Korats have several characteristics that together distinguish them as a breed:

*Korats are one of a few breeds that have only one colour: a silvery gray that often has lavender undertones - generally called blue in the cat world, although it is notably different in viewing from other 'blue' cats.

*Their eyes are a shade of yellow from birth (sometimes described as a "pale amber") but change to an emerald or peridot green at full maturity (2 to 4 years). During this change the eyes are green in the centre with a yellow at the edges. It should also be noted that unlike other cats when viewed at night using a spotlight their eyes reflect green rather than the more common red.

*Korats only have one coat (they lack a downy undercoat possibly due to their long history in a hot and humid climate) and do not shed much hair.

*Korats are best kept in pairs. A single Korat will tend to be unhappy, especially if they are not getting enough attention. They truly love spending time grooming, sleeping and playing with another Korat.

*Korats can be taught simple, repetitive tricks like "sit" and "retrieve".

*Korats are intended to be indoor cats.

*Korats are easily startled by loud noises.

*Korats seem most at ease living with a quiet household.

==External Links==
*[http://www.catfacts.org/korat-cat-facts.htm Korat Cat Photos]

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