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KHAOMANEE

AN EXTROVERTED AND INTELLIGENT BREED THAT IS EAGER TO DIVE INTO EVERYTHING

Place of origin Thailand The “white jewel,” as the name translates, is a breed native
Odd colored
Date of origin 14th century to Thailand. Pure white cats, apparently of this type, are eyes
Breed registries GCCF, TICA recorded in Thai history as early as the 14th century, but
Weight range 6–12lb Khaomanees were not seen outside their native country until
(2.5–5.5kg)
the late 20th century. Now they are attracting attention
Grooming
elsewhere, especially in the UK and the US. This aristocratic
breed has a palette of eye colors: it may have eyes of the same
Colors and patterns color or of different colors, have eyes the same color but of
White only.
varying shades, or even have eyes that are each bicolored.
Khaomanees are bold, friendly, and sometimes loud-voiced.

Chiseled face with
high cheekbones

Sparse hair
on ears Paw pads
are pink

Wide, wedge-
shaped head
Broad,
level back

Pink skin
around eyes

Muscular, well-
proportioned body
Prominent nose
with pink leather

Shiny white coat
with a slightly
loose texture