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The Korat is one of the oldest stable breeds of cat. Originating in Thailand, it is named after the Nakhon Ratchasima province, although in Thailand it is often known as Si-Sawat, which means good fortune. In fact they are often known colloquially as the "Good Luck Cat" and are given in pairs to newlyweds or people of high esteem as a wish for good luck. A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for the classification of domestic cats. ... Binomial name Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Felis lybica invalid junior synonym The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) is a small carnivorous mammal. ... Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai: ), often shortened to Korat or Khorat, is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. ...
The first known written mention of the Korat was in "The Cat-Book Poems" authored between 1350 and 1767 AD in Thailand, now preserved in the National library in Bangkok. They first appeared in America in the 1950s and arrived in Britain from there in 1972. A national library is a library specifically established by the government of a country to serve as the preeminent repository of information for that country. ... A BTS skytrain passing the Sathon area of Bangkok. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Korats are a shorthair with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat; their bodies are often described as semi-cobby, and are surprisingly heavy for their size. They are an active cat and form strong bonds with people.
Korats have several characteristics that together distinguish them as a breed:
Korats are one of a few breeds that have only one colour.
Jean Johnson first introduced Korats to the US in 1959. She had lived in Thailand, where she first encountered the breed. Her first pair were named Nara (male) and Dara (female).
Korats (pronounced koh-rahts) are rarely sold in Thailand, but their connection with good fortune has made them a favorite gift for visiting dignitaries.
A small number of Korats came to the United States courtesy of servicemen returning from the Vietnam War and newly initiated breeders such as Daphne Negus, who went to Thailand in 1968 with the specific intent of acquiring more breeding stock for her Si Sawat cattery.
Korats achieved championship recognition in 1966 and are shown today in all major North American associations and around the world.
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