| The rough translation for Korat is 'Good Fortune.' | | | | noises, probably because of its exceptional hearing |
| Going way back into history, the earliest mention | | | | capabilities, the Korat is sweet and very |
| of a Korat comes in the form of a book of | | | | affectionate, making it an excellent cat to have |
| poems produced sometime between 1350 and | | | | around children. It has a keen sense of sight and |
| 1767. Like many breeds, it has its share of folk | | | | smell. |
| tales and legends associated with it. One particular | | | | When you gaze upon your Korat pets, with their |
| piece of folklore claims that if your Korat has | | | | highly expressive faces, you could almost swear |
| kinks in its tale, it will bring you increased good | | | | that you know exactly what is running through |
| luck. A native of Thailand, the Si-Sawat, as it is | | | | their minds. Korats are very observant, watching |
| called there, is highly revered and honored, and at | | | | all that you do and trying to duplicate it as well. |
| one time was only owned by royalty and | | | | With total loyalty, love, and respect, they will have |
| members of the government. The Korat was | | | | you believing, without a doubt, that they know |
| slow to emigrate from its native Thailand, only | | | | exactly what is going through your mind. Korats |
| reaching North America and Europe in the late | | | | will race around a mile a minute just to keep up |
| 1960s. | | | | with you and are always ready to lend a helping |
| They have a particularly romantic description of | | | | paw with whatever you happen to be doing. They |
| the Korat, which goes as follows: "The cat has a | | | | don't necessarily want to be all over you all the |
| body color like Dok Lao. The hairs are smooth, | | | | time, but they do like to be involved. Curious and |
| with roots like clouds and tips like silver. The eyes | | | | indeed possessive, Korats will investigate anything |
| shine like dewdrops on the lotus leaf." In case you | | | | that comes into your home, whether it's people |
| are wondering, Dok means flower, and Lao is an | | | | or things, and do not be surprised if you find that |
| herb similar to lemongrass, with silver-tipped | | | | they have confiscated everything, including your |
| flowers. | | | | friends and family. |
| A gentle cat that loves to play, but abhors loud | | | | |