SIAM I AM

You?ll love Thailand?s playful and beloved Korat.

By Elisa Jordan

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“May I help you with that?” If a Korat could speak, that’s probably one of the first things it would ask you. Question No. 2? “What game shall we play next?” The Korat loves nothing more than to assist its owner in just about anything, then blow off steam from a tough day’s work by playing intently.

“They have two speeds: running around the house playing or Velcro-kitty mode,” says Cheryl Coleman, a Maryland-based breeder and current Korat breed council secretary for the Cat Fanciers’ Association. “They aren’t necessarily lap cats but they want to be with you, near you and assist you in any way they can. If I’m doing things around the house, they will follow and help me: attacking brooms, taking the dust cloth. Any time to them is playtime — especially if you play, too.”

Jean Robinson, a breeder in Virginia, says, “It needs to be a member of the family. But, people need to understand the nature of the Korat. It’s going to be jumping. It’s going to be doing things.”

Korats go after life with gusto, and that excitement translates into a happy, active, curious cat that thrives on companionship.

**Get the October 2007 issue of CAT FANCY to read the full article.**

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Donn    Palm Desert, CA 6/28/2009 11:16:09 AM I've just rescued a cat and was told it was part Korat. She has the long sleak body, green eyes, grey body with a few orange and white marking on her throat and forehead. She is distinquised by an orange tip on her tale. She is very active and follows me everywhere. No question, but the Korat discription fits her to a T. William    Mount Vernon, NY 10/14/2008 11:47:43 AM I love my Korat which we've named Gracie.. She's been in the family since birth (12 Years). My mother recently passed away and Gracie stopped eating and made noises for two months straight. She is much better now but every now and then she goes to the door as if the wait for my mother to enter. Is there anything I can do? She has also developed a sore beind her right front leg but I cannot find a vet. My eldeerly mother took care of that what do I do? Feel free to email me at bishopewell@yahoo.com Martha    columbus, OH 10/18/2007 6:00:16 PM What a delight they must be, and so beautiful too. Nice article Thank you, MArtha