Korat Cat

The Korat cat is a short-haired, silver-tipped blue-grey domestic cat with a petite to medium physique and a low proportion of body fat. It has a semi-cobby body that is exceptionally hefty for its size. It is a clever and fun energetic cat that creates deep ties with humans and is quite talkative, with a unique voice compared to other breeds. The Korat's heart-shaped skull and huge emerald eyes are among its defining features. It has shorter front paws than back paws.

The Korat is a natural breed and one of the oldest stable cat breeds, as well as one of the few that has not altered look over time. It originated in Phimai, Thailand, and is named after the province where it originated, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (typically called "Korat" by the Thai people). In Thailand, the breed is known as Si sawat, meaning "colour of the sawat seed". The Korat is also known as the "lucky cat" in popular parlance. They are traditionally given in pairs to newlyweds or highly valued persons for good luck. Korats were never sold and were solely given as gifts until recently.