Coat
Eyes
Gold and dark green are not faulted, but vivid green
is preferred.
Nose
Matches surrounding coat.
Faults
None
Disqualifications
White lockets were previously allowed but faulted; they are now DQ.
Varieties
None
Notes
The Korat (Koh-raht, rhymes with hot) is a rare cat even in Thailand, its country of origin. Its unusually fine disposition makes it greatly loved by the Thai people. It is named for the Korat province, where it was discovered; in Thailand it is known as the Si-Sawat. The earliest known record of the Korat appears in the Cat-book of Poems, or Smud Khoi of Cat, produced sometime during the Ayudhaya period (1350-1767 CE), and describes it as one of Thailand’s seventeen “good luck” cats. It was first developed in Thailand, at Mahajaya Cattery, making it one of the first Asian breeds to be actually developed in Asia, and imported to America in 1959 where it was accepted in 1966.
Like the Siamese, the Korat is a very opinionated and intelligent cat. They are often at a disadvantage in the show hall, as their minority status can make them a “hard sell” for many judges; their tendency towards being very loud when voicing their opinions on judges might not be helping matters!
Type & judging remarks
The Korat is all smooth curves with huge eyes that are luminous, alert and expressive with an Asian slant. It is neither compact nor svelte, with its back carried in a curve. As it is a traditional Thai cat, a tail kinks are common in the breed, and unlike in the modern Siamese, where no trace of the original kink is permitted, the Korat standard allows non-visible kinks to the tail. The body is a series of hearts: heart-shaped head, heart-shaped nose, and heart-shaped top-head.
Like the Siamese, the Korat is a very opinionated and intelligent cat. They are often at a disadvantage in the show hall, as their minority status can make them a “hard sell” for many judges; their tendency towards being very loud when voicing their opinions on judges might not be helping matters!
Type & judging remarks
The Korat is all smooth curves with huge eyes that are luminous, alert and expressive with an Asian slant. It is neither compact nor svelte, with its back carried in a curve. As it is a traditional Thai cat, a tail kinks are common in the breed, and unlike in the modern Siamese, where no trace of the original kink is permitted, the Korat standard allows non-visible kinks to the tail. The body is a series of hearts: heart-shaped head, heart-shaped nose, and heart-shaped top-head.
Breed Files
Filename: SKorat.cat
Offset: 2737
Base: Russian Blue
SCP: Tabby
Accepted: February 25, 2007
Notes: V2; Smaller eyes, two new addball tails, tweaked natural tail, addball ear insides (can be pink or matching).
Filename: SN Korat
Offset: 322B
Base: Russian Blue
SCP: Maine Coon
Accepted: February 21, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and whiskers.
Filename: SKorat.cat
Offset: 2737
Base: Russian Blue
SCP: Tabby
Accepted: September 6, 2006
Notes: V1: Sometimes when cross-breeding, you will get kittens with one eye smaller than the other, and/or uneven legs - these are not A registerable.
Filename: FP Korat
Offset: FBA2
Base: Maine Coon
SCP: Maine Coon
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:
Filename: FP Korat
Offset: FBA2
Base: Maine Coon
SCP: Maine Coon
Accepted: May 1, 2004
Notes: Many eye colours - remember the luminous green (mid to light but not very light) is preferred.