Thai cats are at the height of fashion today, people like their refined, elegant look. These are small, proportionate pets, which are often confused with Siamese cats because of their color. Thai cats for the most part have a white fur coat, and the muzzle, limbs, tail and ears are painted in shades in harmony with white. These animals are simply amazing in their beauty! In the article, we consider a photo, the names of the colors of Thai cats. We will see the classic, fashionable and the rarest variations of "fur coats".
Color features
The Thai breed is distinguished by nobility, dignity. One has only to look into their bright blue eyes, when you immediately realize that nature is a true artist who creates real masterpieces. Non-professionals often confuse a Thai cat with a Siamese, but the difference is enormous, even despite the relationship (Thai is from Siamese). Their color is also called acromelanic (acromelanism - coloring in contrasting tones of the protruding parts of the body), Himalayan and point. So, if you hear such names, you will immediately know what is being said.
As for the main specificity of the Thai cat's color, it’s the ability to change, as if blossoming. Kittens of this breed are born completely white, but over time, protruding areas (ears, muzzle, tail, legs) begin to acquire darker colors. But the darkening process does not end as the animal grows older, it continues throughout life! If the cat is exhibition, then the obvious contrast is important - the darker and more uniform the points, the greater the chances of success. Over time, the Thai beauty can completely darken, and this is absolutely normal!
As for the incredible blue eyes of Thais, this is their "trick". Animals have such eyes from birth, and there simply cannot be any other color.
The colors of Thai cats are diverse, there are many shades and types. It is about them that we will continue to tell.
Force point
Color Thai cat Seal Point refers to the standard, classic and is very common. The main color of the cat's fur coat is light cream, which gently turns into a light shade of brown. The points more often have a dark brown, and sometimes almost black color, the marks are contrasting, so this color of a Thai cat is often found at exhibitions.
As already mentioned, the eyes should have a sky-blue color, and if an iris of a green hue is noticeable on them, then this is a huge minus, like the presence of light hairs on the paws.
Blue point
Like the previous type of color, this one is classic, and they are very similar to each other. In this variation, the color of the Thai cat is basically white with a bluish color. The tone is often cold, but there may also be a light warm undertone. It is important to pay attention to the ears: in no case should they stand out in a darker tone than the rest of the color marks.
The sole and pads, like the cat’s nose, often have the color of slate. The eyes, like other species, are blue, but there are secrets too. Experts say that the eye color should not be pale in this variation of the color, because in contrast to the gray-blue markings they will look faded, and this fact will not be a plus at exhibitions.
Chocolate point
This Thai cat name speaks for itself. But nevertheless we will describe it in more detail.
The base has a noble ivory color. Marks of the same color as milk chocolate, and over the years practically unchanged. The combination of such colors looks very impressive. Against the background of ivory and brown, expressive points, the blue eyes of the animal look no less spectacular. They can have a pure color or with a violet iris.
The color of the Thai cat breed chocolate point was widely recognized not so long ago - in 1950.
Frost point
Otherwise, the color is called lilac point and recognized by specialists even later than the previous one, in 1954.
The base of the fur coat is white, but it is shaded by warm ivory. The charm in the marks that adorn the cat is lilac pink with a gray shade of color. Marks do not stand out too much, seem pale, but still this is one of the leading colors.
The eyes are blue, the iris may be even brighter. They are lighter than other representatives of the breed, but not pale. The cat has a cold color, and points practically do not darken in their entire lives.
There are even younger varieties of colors of Thai cats, some photos are presented in the article. New shades are inspired by fashion trends, we offer to consider them in more detail.
Cream point
Amazingly beautiful color! White wool, diluted with a warm cream shade. Point marks have a darker, contrasting cream color. Points can also have marks - small stripes. Experts do not consider them a disadvantage, but it would still be better without their presence.
The paw pads and nose are pink. Another notable nuance is the presence of freckles on the lips, soles and eyelids in the form of a placer of small size brown spots. Freckles are an optional but attractive part of the color.
Red point
One of the most interesting animal color options. The cat's fur coat is white, but a slight shade of apricot shade gives it a warm shade. The points are not even red, but red and gold, which are distinguished by bright spots. Perhaps, but not desirable, the presence of a small size of strips on the marks.
Pads and nose are delicate, pink. On them, as on the eyelids, lips, the presence of small freckles is welcomed.
Especially bright against the background of this color look blue eyes! An incredibly beautiful combination, for which many people choose such cats (despite the fact that they are not the rarest).
Tortie point
Such a beautiful variegated coat color can only boast of the female half of the Thai breed. For many people, this coloring came as a surprise, since it is almost impossible to recognize it on kittens. From a white lump as a woman grows up, a beautiful cat-cat of white color with gentle peach marks on which there are speckles interspersed in all shades of black and red. In kittens, these inclusions are small or absent, but later they appear.
If you want a unique animal, then look at the tortie point, because meeting the twin's color is simply unrealistic. Each cat has a unique point pattern, it can even change as the animal grows older.
Lynx point
We have another name for such a Thai cat color - tabby point. Lynx Point is a common name in America. What is the difference from other Thai cats? It is all about points - they are not just darkening in the form of spots, but spots formed from pronounced stripes. The color name indicates the color of the points, and they are as follows:
- if the stripes are black - force tabby point;
- red - orange tabby point;
- bluish gray - blue tabby point;
- milk chocolate colors - chocolate tabby point.
The color of the Thai cat tabby point is a distinct mark on the forehead in the form of the letter "M" - an interesting manifestation of stripes. Wool of the same color - the remaining points, the nose is especially distinctive. On the face there are speckles-freckles in the cheeks.
The strips on the tail and front legs of the animal are folded into a pattern of torn rings, which originate from the fingers, are directed higher. The hind limbs of the cat are monochromatic, and there are distinct strips on the hips.
The ears are monophonic, on the outside there should be a small size (with a thumbprint) the spots are lighter. Inside, the color of the auricles is lighter than the rest of the points.
Experts say that a brighter contrast of the primary color and points is preferable. If this is not so, then at exhibitions they may consider it a drawback.
The nose is pink, but there should be a border around the edge of the color of the points. Paw pads are pink.
Tabby Point History
This is one of the youngest colors, but it quickly gained popularity around the world. The appearance of the tabby point on the territory of Russia coincided with the breeding of another noteworthy breed - the Neva Masquerade cat.
In England, Thais were bred for a very long time, and by the mid-twentieth century, many of the famous colors were already known. Tabby Point was born by chance.
In the nineties in the cattery of St. Petersburg there was work on breeding Thai and Siberian cats. How it happened, but an unplanned mating of different breeds took place, and as a result interesting kittens were born - some became the beginning of the Neva masquerade breed, while others became the first Thai cats with the color of the tabby.
Rare colors
We examined many varieties of "fur coats" of Thai cats, but in the end we left even the rarest, most expensive ones. Specialists highlighted the following variations:
- Cinnamon Point. This is a handsome man with white hair without shades. The points have the color of cinnamon, and the contrast of warm and cold looks very impressive.
- Caramel Point. The fur is white, with a shade reminiscent of magnolia flowers. Caramel points (brown-gray). Strips on the marks are not welcome, but happen.
- Fawn Point - magical color! The base is like white magnolia, but tinted with delicate tones of beige or pink-lilac color. The points are also unique - pastel pink.
- Taupe point. This color is striking in its contrast. The base is pure white, without any shades of fur coat, there are clear marks of brown-gray color, with a pink or purple tint on it.
Unrecognized colors
In Holland and England, breeders are working hard to create the colors of Apricot Point and Silver Point. While these species are not recognized, as they appear as a result of a spontaneous, but so far incomprehensible mutation.
Experts believe that it makes no sense to recognize new colors, since they are very similar to those already existing, and the lay between them can not be determined by a layman (and professionals do not all recognize the differences).
Color flaws
Thai cats often have a “marriage”, which is simply impossible to determine in kittens (due to the absence or pallor of marks). Any spots on the tummy are considered to be defects in color, it should be monophonic, whitish hairs at points, white spots at points, pallor in eye color.
As for exhibitions, in them you can often find tabby, rarely - force point (they are more loved by unprofessional breeders). The greatest rarity is to meet at the exhibition of red point or tortie point.
We conducted a review of the colors of Thai cats, the description of which will help to imagine what kind of animal will be in adulthood when you choose another kitten! But this information will help if points have already begun to appear.