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The Korat of Thailand is another cat that is considered good luck. His fur is said to glisten like silver; his green eyes symbolize prosperity; and his heart-shaped face brings happiness to brides. If there’s a kink in his tail, the luck increases. The Korat can be a real cuddle cat; he likes being with his human family and he has a playful streak.

The Korat comes in only one color: a silver-tipped blue. The coat is short and lies close to the body. The breed does not attain its distinctive green eye color until between the ages of two and four, and this slow-maturing cat is not fully developed physically or emotionally until he is five years old.

This gentle cat weighs between 6 and 10 pounds (2.7–4.5 kg) and has a life expectancy of ten to fifteen years. He is prone to a fatal genetic condition, the GM-1 and GM-2 gangliosidoses (also known as lysosomal storage disease), but breeders can test their breeding stock to identify carriers, so your breeder should be able to guarantee your Korat’s health.

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