Known for hundreds of years in its native Thailand (Siam) as the Si-Swat, the Korat even in Thailand is rare and are prized for their beauty and reputed power to bring good luck.

There is no registration record of Korats until 1959 when a Bangkok breeder sold a pair to the United States.  A breed club was formed to protect and develop the breed, as well as to preserve its heritage.  A standard was written based on the appearance of the original native cats and by 1969 most North American associations had given championship  status to the Korat.

Certainly they are unique , with a  heart shaped face, set off by huge luminous green eyes and tall ears.  The coat is glossy, short to medium in length and close-lying, of a silver-blue colour tipped with silver giving a halo effect.

The muscular, semi-cobby body has the feeling of hard-coiled spring power.

Korats make intelligent and loving pets.  They have sweet, gentle dispositions and pretty, rather quiet voices.  They form exceptionally strong attachments towards their owner, and prefer a quiet one-cat home amongst calm, soft-voiced humans.

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