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Korat vs Raas
Two blue-toned Asian cats. The Korat is a small, devoted CFA breed for quiet homes; the Raas is a very rare, loud, high-energy athlete that needs space.
Verdict
Both cats have short blue-toned coats, and size, energy and home type decide it. The Korat is small and muscular, with a heart-shaped face and green eyes, and scores top marks for affection and intelligence. It suits a quiet, settled home. The Raas is a medium, muscular cat from Raas Island and Madura in Indonesia, scores top marks for energy, has a loud, deep voice and rates poorly for small flats. The Raas is Very rare, with few official breeders, and the Korat is Rare. Choose the Korat for a devoted companion in a calm home, and the Raas only with space and a warm climate.
Choose the Korat if
- You want a small, clever, devoted cat.
- You have a quiet home with one or two attentive people.
- You live in an ordinary home, where the Korat rates well.
- You will ask your vet about GM1 and GM2 gangliosidosis.
Choose the Raas if
- You want a high-energy, athletic cat with a deep voice.
- You live in a warm climate with space.
- You are ready to seek out one of the few official breeders.
- You accept a Very rare breed that the CFA does not recognise.
Where they are alike
Both have short, close-lying coats that need almost no grooming and shed lightly. Both rate only fair with children and other pets, and both are talkative.
Side by side
| Korat | Raas | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Shorthair | Shorthair |
| Origin | Thailand | Raas Island and Madura, Indonesia |
| Size | Small | Medium |
| Typical weight | 6-11 lb (2.7-5 kg); males are larger | — |
| Lifespan | 12-15 years | — |
| Coat length | Short | Short |
| Coat | Short, fine, glossy single coat that lies close to the body | Short to medium, close-lying, smooth and glossy coat |
| Cat Fanciers' Association | Championship breed since 1966 | Not recognised by the CFA |
| How common | Rare | Very rare |
| Affection | 5 | 4 |
| Energy | 4 | 5 |
| Playfulness | 4 | 4 |
| Talkativeness | 4 | 4 |
| Grooming needed | 1 | 1 |
| Shedding | 2 | 2 |
| Good with children | 3 | 3 |
| Good with other pets | 3 | 3 |
| Happy alone | 2 | 3 |
| Trainability | 5 | 3 |
| Suits a small home | 4 | 2 |
| Allergies | No breed is hypoallergenic. The single coat sheds lightly, but people who react to cats may still react to this one. | — |
| Suits | A quiet, settled home with one or two attentive people who like a clever, devoted cat. | Someone in a warm climate, with time and space for an athletic cat, who is ready to seek out one of the few official breeders. |
| Less suited to | A noisy household with rough play, or a home empty for most of the day. | A cold or very damp home, a small flat, or anyone who wants a quiet cat. |
| Registries that recognise it |
| — |
| Health conditions to watch |
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Facts come from each breed's profile. Scores run from 1 (low) to 5 (high) and describe a breed in general. Every cat is an individual, so meet the cat before you decide.
Last reviewed November 7, 2026