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A Look At the Koret Cat Breed

If you are at all superstitious, you may want to take a look at the Koret cat breed. This breed originated in Thailand well before the seventeen hundreds. The Thai people believed that the silvery blue color of this stunning breed stood for monetary wealth, while the brilliant green eyes of the breed symbolized abundant crops, since this was the same color of immature rice grains. It is no wonder that the Thai believed a newly married couple should receive a pair of Koret cats to ensure a successful marriage.

Today, hundreds of years later, the Koret is still a blue cat with unusually green eyes. While lilac cats are occasionally sighted in European countries, the lilac cats are not currently accepted by breed associations and are not likely to ever become accepted. After all, this breed has a strong tradition behind its spectacular silver blue color.

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Newborn Kitten – Tips On Chosing A Newborn Kitten

By Kevin Lampard

Kittens are often the best cats to start out with. With a newborn kitten you are starting with a clean slate and you will have a friend that will quickly bond with you. Kittens are excellent because they don’t have any bad habits yet and you can begin training them your rules right away. Older cats are often best if you are a low energy person and you don’t have time to constantly be looking after a kitten to ensure they are not getting in any mischief. Older cats have usually been spayed or neutered, may be declawed and their maintenance is much easier in terms of feeding and vaccinations. Ultimately, it will be up to you to determine if your lifestyle fits a kitten or an older cat.

There are numerous cat breeds and it is important to choose one that is right for you and your family.

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