Thai

The Thai is an ancient cat breed and a distant relative of the Siamese cat. As the name suggests, this beautiful cat originates from Thailand. This breed is known for its loving personality and clownish yet intelligent behaviour.

Temperament

The Thai is a very friendly cat and extremely loyal to its owner. This breed enjoys being vocal and has a loving personality. Additionally, the Thai is highly intelligent and enjoys being challenged with puzzles. This playful and active cat is well-suited for learning fetch games. Due to its active lifestyle, the Thai appreciates regular moments of rest.

Physical Characteristics

Colour

As a distant relative of the Siamese cat, the Thai shares some of its characteristics. It has a short, soft white coat with darker highlights, known as ‘point-gen’. The white fur of the Thai has a black-grey sheen. The muzzle, ears, legs, paws, and tail range from dark brown to black. A Thai always has bright blue eyes. The following colours are allowed in the Thai: all point colours, tabby point, tortie point, or torbie point.

Body, Legs, and Tail

The Thai has an elegant and slender body. It is supported by long, slim legs. The tail is long and thin.

Head, Ears, and Eyes

The Thai has a slender head with high cheekbones. A striking feature of the ears is their dark contrast against the white coat. The Thai’s eyes are oval-shaped.

Coat

The Thai’s coat requires weekly grooming.