In the homeland of the breed, these animals are considered sacred, as they portend good luck. At the wedding, the bride was traditionally given a pair of kittens of this breed, which symbolized a successful marriage, prosperity and happiness.
History
Back in ancient times, "The Cat's Book of Poems" was written. It started in 1350, and finished in 1767. It was in this folio that the first mention was found of animals inhabiting the high plateau, which is called Korat. A cat living near the borders of the country of Smiles, came to America recently - in 1959. And after only 6 years, these cats were recognized by the worldwide independent breed association. In 1972, the Corat cat breed moved to Europe. However, to this day it remains rare.
In native Thailand, cats are not sold, they can only be received as a gift as a sign of special location. Korat is an ancient cat, many different legends are associated with it. But kittens of this breed themselves are a very expensive present, because together with them well-being, prosperity and happiness come to the house.
Appearance
Animals of this breed have a gray-blue fur coat. The length of the pile of wool may be medium, but more often it is still short. Carat is a cat with green eyes. However, sometimes their color may turn out to be amber-green. The shape of the head is similar to a heart, the ears are located far enough from each other. Wild cats are reminded of large fangs that are larger than the teeth of cats of other breeds. These animals are rather small, compact, but at the same time muscular and dense.
The hind legs are noticeably longer than the front. The weight of adult animals can range from 2.5 to 4.5 kilograms.
Character
Since cats of this breed are domesticated in time immemorial, they have formed a very calm character. These are very gentle and affectionate animals, loving their owners. Moreover, the nature of cats is very persistent, they are incredibly impressionable. Negative of the presence in the house of other animals. More or less favorable only to cats of their breed. Animals can not stand loneliness, so locked houses are very bored. Corates are very sociable, observant, but quite lazy and inactive. They like to lie on the windowsill or in a separate armchair, watching the life of the family or the street. Cats hate the hustle and bustle, so lovers of fun feasts are better off not having these animals. Also, these cats are not suitable for families with children, because corates prefer to be the only favorites of their owners and will not tolerate competitors. Thais believe that these qualities speak of the incredible nobleness of cats.
Health
Korat - a cat is quite healthy, although hereditary diseases are found in some families . Genetic mutations lead to atesteogenesis, a fatal cat disease . Sometimes, unknowingly, cats that carry problem genes are driven. Unfortunately, in this case, all offspring will die. Growing up in cats of this breed is quite slow - the animal is considered mature by the age of five. Despite the natural origin of the breed, the cores are very intolerant of drafts.
Content
Korat is a rare breed not only for our country, but also for many others. Korat is a cat whose cattery exists alone in all of Russia. It is called Silvernertus. The largest number of breed breeders is in the UK and USA. Therefore, if there is a desire to bring a kitten from abroad, it is better to contact these countries. The cost of animals of this breed can not be lower than 500 dollars. An animal of the Corat breed is a cat, the price (Moscow and Moscow Region) of which is from 80 to 100 thousand rubles.
The cats of this breed are quite undemanding in their upkeep, but it is still very important to feed them balanced feeds. However, even breeders cannot decide which type of food is optimal for this breed. Of course, the easiest option is finished dry or wet food. But still, preference should be given to premium food.
In addition to food, cats require material objects that diversify the life of the animal. For example, korats will happily settle in houses or sun loungers purchased specifically for them. They enjoy playing with various toys, “scratches”.
It is not worth bathing cats very often, only with severe pollution. After washing, blow dry. To maintain a coat of korat in perfect condition, it is enough to comb it once a week. Be sure to monitor the cleanliness of the ears. If necessary, clean them with a cloth moistened with warm water. Water should not be taken from the tap, it is better to use boiled water.