Few cats carry the cultural significance of the Korat. Known in Thailand as Si-Sawat, this remarkable blue-silver cat has been treasured for centuries as a symbol of luck, prosperity, and enduring love.

At Phoenix Legacy, our Korats represent one of the most authentic living connections to Thailand’s ancient feline heritage. These cats are not simply beautiful companions—they are part of a cultural legacy carefully preserved through generations.

Breed Overview

The Korat is instantly recognizable for its shimmering silver-tipped blue coat and striking green eyes. Unlike many modern breeds shaped heavily by Western breeding programs, the Korat remains remarkably close to its ancient origins.

This breed is naturally occurring in Thailand and is one of the few cats historically considered a “cat of good fortune.” Korats were traditionally given as gifts to newlyweds or respected elders as a blessing for prosperity and happiness.

Their body type is compact and muscular, with a distinctive heart-shaped face that has become one of the breed’s defining features.

Personality & Temperament

Korats are deeply bonded companion cats.

They are known for being:

• Extremely loyal to their people
• Highly intelligent and observant
• Affectionate without being demanding
• Sensitive to their household environment

A Korat typically chooses a person as their primary companion and will happily follow them throughout the home. They enjoy interaction, conversation, and play, but they also appreciate quiet environments where they feel secure.

Many owners describe Korats as emotionally intuitive cats that seem to understand their humans in a unique way.

Appearance

The Korat’s beauty lies in subtle elegance rather than dramatic features.

Key characteristics include:

• Short, single-layer coat with silver-tipped blue fur
• Brilliant peridot green eyes that develop with maturity
• Distinctive heart-shaped head
• Medium-sized, muscular build
• Natural, unaltered body structure

In sunlight, the coat produces a luminous silver halo effect that gives the Korat its reputation as one of the most striking natural cat breeds.

Cultural History

The Korat is one of the oldest documented cat breeds in Thailand. It appears in the historic Tamra Maew (The Cat Book Poems), a collection of manuscripts believed to date back several centuries.

In these texts, the Korat is listed among the cats that bring good fortune and prosperity to their owners.

Historically, Korats were rarely sold in Thailand. Instead, they were given as meaningful gifts, reinforcing their reputation as sacred or lucky companions.

This tradition reflects the deep cultural respect the breed has maintained for generations.

Korats at Phoenix Legacy

Our Korat breeding program focuses on preservation and authenticity.

We work to maintain the breed’s:

• Traditional structure
• Authentic temperament
• Cultural lineage
• Genetic health

Where possible, we collaborate with Thai partners and preservation efforts that protect the natural heritage of Thailand’s native cat breeds.

Each kitten is raised in a home environment with careful attention to early socialization, health, and temperament.

Kitten Placement

Phoenix Legacy Korat kittens are placed carefully to ensure they enter homes prepared for the breed’s unique personality and needs.

Our placement process prioritizes:

• Responsible homes
• Long-term commitment
• Education about the breed
• Ongoing support for owners

Korats form strong lifelong bonds with their families, and we believe thoughtful placement is essential for their wellbeing.

Availability

Korat litters are limited and planned carefully.

If you are interested in welcoming a Korat kitten into your home, we encourage you to begin with an inquiry so we can discuss:

• Upcoming litters
• Our placement process
• Whether the Korat is the right match for your household