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Mary-Lynn, Flickr Name: Korat Appearance: Similar in appearance to the Russian blue, the blue British shorthair, and the Chartreux, the Korat is a distinct type of cat that shares its coloring with those breeds, according to Russian Blues. Korats have strong-built, stocky bodies, with hind legs slightly longer than their front legs, and oval-shaped paws. The breed features a heart-shaped head with large, high-set ears, and large, luminous green eyes. History: According to Korat World, Korats were first written about in 1350. They are one of the oldest breeds of cats and are indigenous to Thailand. However, they no longer exist in Thailand due to interbreeding with American cats during the ...

Flickr/CHRIS230*** At first glance, a chartreux may look exactly like a British blue. But take a closer look. The chartreux is much larger, with a round, broad torso; massive, lion-like paws; and short, skinny limbs. Also, unlike British blues, chartreux cats have long snouts that taper at the end to give the cat a happy, smiling appearance. Their fur, of course, is the same color, if not darker than the British blue's, and chartreux cats have a water-resistant double coat that is thick, woolly, and actually responsible for the breed's name, which was the same name as a popular brand of Spanish wool. The chartreux is a French breed with a spotty history. Some say the cats were bred by ...