The Korat cat originated in Thailand in the early 14th century. It has silver-blue hair, so it is also called the silver cat. Korat cats are very popular in the Khao Lat Plateau in western Thailand. Locals consider it a mascot and often give a pair of Korat cats to the bride as a traditional wedding gift.
Nowadays, Korat cats also have many fans, attracting everyone to rush to buy them. However, due to the scarcity of production, it is not easy to buy high-quality Korat cats. For this reason, the editor has compiled the following selection tips to help you find better-quality Korat cats.
1. Look at the purchasing channels
Korat cats are relatively rare in China. It is recommended to go to large pet stores and pet trading markets to buy them or buy them on entrustment. You can also go to pet shows to inquire about the market. Many pet shows do not allow transactions, but there are many cat lovers there. You can learn about the purchasing channels from the Korat cat owners, and then compare the prices of various channels.
2. Look at the purchase price
Speaking of price, the price of Korat cats is generally more than 10,000 yuan. If the price is lower, buyers should be wary of sub-healthy Korat cats or even “fake cats”. It is reported that some unscrupulous merchants will use other cat breeds to pass off Korat cats, and they often succeed. So how can you avoid lightning when purchasing? Let’s look at the morphological characteristics below.
3. Look at the morphological characteristics
1. Look at the body shape: The Korat cat has a medium-sized body, with a height of 36-46cm and a weight of 3.5-6kg. The overall body is relatively short and fat. , moderate in length, slightly bulging back, well muscled.
2. Look at the head: Viewed from the front, the Korat cat’s head is heart-shaped, with a flat forehead, solid cheeks, and a muzzle that is neither square nor pointed; the ears are wide and set high. The tips of the ears are slightly rounded; the eyes are large and round, green is preferred, yellow is a disqualification; the nose is long and the tip of the nose is rounded; the chin and jaws are strong and developed, and a mustache on the chin is disqualifying.
3. Look at the limbs: the neck of the Korat cat is moderately thick but relatively long; the hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs, and the claws are oval.
4. Look at the tail: The tail is medium in length, gradually tapering from bottom to tip, and the tip of the tail is rounded.
5. Look at the color: The best coat color for Korat cats is silver-blue. Any other color or white spots are not qualified; the nose is usually dark blue, and the foot pads are mostly dark blue to pink-purple. .
6. Look at the hair: The coat of the Korat cat is short and dense, fine and shiny, with a simple structure and no underlying fluff. The hair on the back is slightly upright when moving.
4. Look at the personality traits
When choosing a Korat cat, you should also observe its personality traits. Korat cats are very playful, energetic and full of life. If you see a weak Korat cat, it is not recommended to buy it. In addition, Korat cats are not good at getting along with strangers, so when buying, you often see that Korat cats are not very friendly to buyers. This is normal, and buyers do not need to worry, because after getting along with each other for a period of time, they will The affectionate Korat cat will be very attached to the owner and very kind to the owner.
The above are the tips for selecting Korat cats. Let’s learn about it quickly and then go buy your own little naughty cat~
