Personality

The Korat is an inquisitive, affectionate and highly sensitive animal that forms extremely close bonds with its owners and thrives on their regular attention. Korats have an unusually strong desire and need for human companionship. They are prone to becoming sullen and depressed if they are left alone or unattended for prolonged periods of time. Many owners who work full-time outside of the home find that adding another animal to their household – especially another Korat – makes a huge difference in the happiness of their pets. This breed is particularly sensitive to sound and dislikes loud noises. They may become less distressed by sudden sounds if a television or radio is left turned on throughout the day, so that they can become desensitized to unexpected loud distractions. Although Korats are gentle animals, they are not typically the best choice for busy households with small children, because of their strong aversion to noise.

Activity Level

Korats are known to be alert, active and quite playful cats. However, they are most fond of snuggling and cuddling with their owners, preferring to be as close to them as physically possible rather than engaging in some other endeavor. Some Korats can be rather bossy and possessive of their owners around other animals.

Behavioral Traits

The Korat has highly-honed senses of sight, scent and sound. This breed varies in its level and degree of vocalization. Most Korats are fairly quiet, and when they do meow have a soft, pleasant, chirp-like voice. Others, however, are more demanding and will vocalize loudly when they want attention from their favorite people. Korats can be territorial over toys and space. They also can be domineering, protective and/or territorial about their favorite two- or four-legged friends. While Korats tend to get along well with other cats, they typically want to be the “top cat” in the household hierarchy.