Khao Manee Cat Breed Pictures,Characteristics, & Facts

The Khao Manee cat originates from Thailand, where they are known as the Khao Mani which translates to 'white gem'. The breed possesses a beautiful, pure white coat that's as flawless and glossy as snow. With precious stones for eyes the Khao Manee cat is a visually striking breed.

Breed: Khao Manee Cat

Size: Medium, 6 to 10 lbs

Energy Level: 4/5 (but with bursts of activity)

Talkative: 4/5

Coat: Fairly smooth, short and pure white.

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Seeking: I get along with almost everyone!

Child Friendly: Yes

Personality Snapshot: Sociable and friendly, devoted to my humans and mingles easily with strangers and

other pets, loves interactive games.

My Looks

I have precious stones for eyes - one silver and one gold - which are my most prized physical feature.

I should mention that not all of us have both silver and gold.

Some Khao Manee cats have two silvery blue eyes. And some of us have two gold eyes in varying hues from amber-green to amber-gold. And some of us have a combination of the two.

But by far the most sought after Khao Manee cats are those of the odd-eyed variety, possessing the prized combination of one blue eye and one yellow eye.

My Ideal Human

Easy going and sociable, the Khao Manee breed is a cinch to get on with. Which makes me pretty ideal for all fanciers, from newbies to experienced cat lovers.

My happy-go-lucky disposition also makes me a good fit for homes with children and my undemanding playfulness means even older cat lovers looking for a companion feline won't have a problem rearing me.

I'm sort of the best of all worlds, if I do say so myself. You know, the purrfect combination of playful activeness combines with easygoing charm.

How to Keep Me Healthy

I am not a very demanding cat and keeping me hale and hearty is quite easy. I only need a meticulous brushing every week to keep my coat looking great. I don't have any special diet requirements either.

There's just one thing you should be aware of - some Khao Manee's can be partially or totally deaf. This is a genetic characteristic commonly observed in felines having blue eyes and white coats and not exclusive to the Khao Manee breed.