| I would like to share with you today the cat breeds | | | | adaptable to its' surroundings. |
| of Asia. The cats of Asia are unique breeds both | | | | Considered a symbol of good luck in Thailand, the |
| natural and developed types. They have their own | | | | Korat (or Si-Sawat) is a rare breed of cat. The Korat |
| markings and and personalities. Some of the breeds | | | | is known for its' green eyes and keen sense of |
| date back to ancient times when a cat was | | | | hearing, sight and scent. Its' coat is silver blue and |
| worshiped like a god. | | | | multi-layered. Pricing of a Korat depends on its' |
| The Balinese is a longhair mutation of the Siamese. | | | | bloodline and show history. |
| The Balinese has a long silky coat, plumed tail and | | | | The Oriental is a very curious and intelligent cat. The |
| Siamese markings. The Balinese's coat is white or | | | | Oriental's coat is fine and silky and can be over 300 |
| cream colored with grey, blue, lilac or chocolate | | | | different colors. The Oriental's body is sleek with a |
| points. The Balinese is intelligent, alert, curious and fun | | | | whippy tail. The Oriental is very loyal. |
| loving. | | | | Originally from Singapore, the Singapura is a small |
| The Birman, originally from Burma, was a sacred | | | | shorthaired cat with large eyes and ears. Its' light |
| companion of the priests. The Birman is a large, long | | | | beige coat is unique. The Singapura can have hazel, |
| stocky cat with silky hair. Its' coat is light with darker | | | | green or yellow eyes. The Singapura is intelligent, |
| points and white feet. The Birman is gentle, active | | | | curious and playful. |
| and playful. | | | | Native to the mountains of Lake Van in Turkey, the |
| The Colorpoint Shorthair is a hybrid of the Siamese. | | | | Turkish Van is a desired breed due to its' rarity. Its' |
| The Colorpoint is very similar to the Siamese with a | | | | coat is white with semi- long hair. Its' eyes can be |
| white or cream coat but has 4 times the point colors. | | | | amber, blue or one amber, one blue. Unlike most |
| The Colorpoint produces low levels of dander making | | | | other cats, they love the water. |
| it a good choice for someone with cat allergies. | | | | Probably the best known of the Asian cats is the |
| The Japanese Bobtail is a symbol of good luck in | | | | Siamese. Originally from Thailand (formerly known as |
| Japan. Originally from China, the Japanese Bobtail has | | | | Siam), the Siamese can be found in most parts of |
| been around for centuries as shown in ancient | | | | the world. The Siamese have short silky coats with |
| paintings. The tail is the unique feature of the cat. | | | | almond shaped eyes. The light coat with dark points |
| The Japanese Bobtail is friendly, active and intelligent. | | | | make them easily recognizable. The Siamese is |
| Named for the island next to Bali, the Javanese is | | | | intelligent, curious and loving. |
| identical to the size of the Balinese but differs in coat | | | | When considering a cat for a pet, you may want to |
| color. The Javanese is highly intelligent and easily | | | | explore the attributes of the Asian cats. |