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Korat
Image of a Korat breed cat
Alternative names
Si-Sawat
Country of origin
Thailand
Breed standards (external links)
KCA, CFA, ACFA, TICA, CCA, ACF, FIFe

The Korat is one of the oldest stable 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 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.

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-[[Image:Japanese Bobtail Cat, Japan.jpg|thumbnail|200px|A Calico (called "Mi-ke") Japanese Bobtail cat]]
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-The '''Japanese Bobtail''' is a [[cat breeds|breed]] of [[cat]] with an unusual 'bobbed' tail more closely resembling the tail of a [[rabbit]] than that of an ordinary feline. The short tail is caused by the expression of a [[recessive gene]].  Thus, so long as both parents are bobtails, all kittens born to a litter will have bobtails as well.  Unlike the [[Manx]] and other cat breeds, where genetic disorders are common to tailless or stumpy-tails, no such problem exists with the Japanese Bobtail.
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+!Korat
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+|[[Image:Korat.gif|center|Image of a Korat breed cat]]
+<!-- FAIR USE of Korat.gif: see image description page at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Korat.gif for rationale -->
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
+!Alternative names
+|- align=center
+|Si-Sawat
+|-
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
+!Country of origin
+|- align=center
+|[[Thailand]]
+|-
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
+!Breed standards (external links)
+|- align=center
+|[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
+|}
+<!-- end of breed table -->
+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 bobtail is a small oriental cat native to [[Japan]] and [[Southeast Asia]]. The breed has been known in Japan for centuries, and there are many legends and myths, as well as pieces of ancient art, featuring it. The [[Maneki Neko]], or 'beckoning cat' is a bobtail.
+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]].
-Japanese bobtails may have almost any colour, but calico (called "Mi-ke", meaning "three-fur") or bi-colours are especially favoured by the Japanese.The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of domestic cat that originate in Japan, for many centuries; it is featured in many ancient prints and paintings.
+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.
-Breed Standard: Japanese Bobtail
+*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.
-HEAD: The head should form an equilateral triangle. (Not including ears)
+*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.
-EARS: Large, upright, set wide apart but at right angles to the head and looking as if alert.
+[[Category:Cat breeds]]
-MUZZLE: Fairly broad and round neither pointed nor blunt.
-EYES: Large, oval rather than round. They should not bulge out beyond the cheekbone or the forehead.
-BODY: Medium in size, males larger than females. Long torso, lean and elegant, showing well developed muscular strength. Also balance is very very important.
-NECK: Not to long and not to short, in proportion to the length of the body.
-LEGS: Long, slender, and high. The hind legs longer than the forelegs,
-PAWS: Oval. Toes: five in front and four behind.
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-COAT (SHORTHAIR): Medium length, soft and silk.
-COAT (LONGHAIR): Length medium-long to long, texture soft and silky gradually lengthening toward the rump.
-TAIL: The tail must be clearly visible and is made up of one or more curves.
-POINT SCORE
-HEAD... 20
-TYPE... 30
-TAIL... 20
-COLOR and MARKINGS...  20
-COAT... 10
-The Japanese Bobtail is a recognised breed by all major registering bodies: CFA (www.cfa.org), TICA (www.tica.org), FIFe; Shorthair only (www.fifeweb.org).
-==History==
-The earliest written evidence of cats in Japan indicates that they arrived from China or Korea at least 1,000 years ago. In 1602, Japanese authorities decreed that all cats should be set free to help deal with rodents threatening the silk-worms. Buying or selling cats was illegal, and from then on, bobtailed cats lived on farms and in the streets. So,the Japanese Bobtails are the "street cats" of Japan.
-In 1968 the late Elizabeth Freret imported the first three Japanese Bobtails to the United States from Japan. The beckoning cat, which is a Bobtail seated with one paw raised. Considered to be a good-luck charm, a maneki-neko statue is often found in the front of stores. Look around the next Japanese restaurant you visit you’ll likely spot one. In 2001 the first registered litter of Bobtails in the UK were bred under the "Solstans" prefix.
-==General==
-They usually have litters of three to four kittens that are extremely large for newborns. Compared to other breeds, they are active earlier, and walk earlier.
-Affectionate and generally sweet-tempered. Enjoys supervising household chores and baby-sitting.  Well-defined sense of family life. They are active, intelligent, talkative cats. Their soft voices are capable of nearly a whole scale of tones; some people say they sing. Since they adore human companionship they almost always speak when spoken to.
-Because of their human-oriented personality they are easy to teach tricks and enjoy learning things like walking on a harness and lead.
-[[Category:Cat breeds]]