How to Select a Korat

The Korat is a breed of cat from Thailand that is rare even there, where it is considered good luck. A pair of Korats is often given to a bride. The Korat is medium-sized with silver-blue fur and luminous green eyes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Formula For Kittens
• Cat Collars
• Cat Combs/brushes
• Cat Dishes
• Cat Foods
• Cat Litters
• Cat Shampoos
• Cat Toys
• Cat Treats
• Catnip
• Litter Boxes

1. Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your Korat is in good health and does not have Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLv) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

2. Expect to pay from $200 to $500 for your Korat.

3. Pick up and hold the cat or kitten to check for good muscle tone.

4. Make sure the cat is not sneezing or sniffling, its eyes have no discharge and its ears are clean and pink inside.

5. Examine the cat's fur, which should be short, silver and shiny, without bald patches or signs of dry or flaky skin.

6. Check for fleas behind its ears and at the base of the tail - flea dirt, which looks like black sand, is a sure sign.

7. Get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the breeder's health guarantee.

8. Take your Korat to your own veterinarian as soon as possible to confirm that the cat is healthy.

9. Take a kitten home no younger than 12 weeks of age.

10. Plan to keep your Korat inside and have it neutered or spayed. Vets say it's the best way to keep any cat happy and disease-free - and it will prolong the cat's life.

Tips & Warnings

• The Korat has a gentle disposition and will travel around your home softly and cautiously. Korats are extremely loyal. Your Korat will want to be with you constantly and will sleep with you every night.
• Korats shed very little - their hair does not float off when petted like that of other breeds.
• Korats can learn to fetch and walk on a leash.
• Korats have extremely acute hearing and dislike sudden, loud or harsh noises.