The Khao Manee (meaning white gem) is the fourth natural breed of cat in Thailand, at least as old as the other three great Thai breeds (the Siamese, Burmese and the Korat). Previously known as Khao Phlort, and mentioned in the Tamra Mew (the ancient Thai book of cat poems), they are incredibly rare in the Western world, and now being seen as an endangered species in their own country. Every effort is being made to perpetuate the breed.

The Khao Manee is a pure white cat of foreign type, but its most stunning feature is the "diamond" effect of their eyes. The eye colour is blue or yellow, with the odd-eyed variety most sought after as "lucky cats" in their native land.

This is the fourth and last great Thai breed to leave the land and arrive at our shores.

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