Khao Manee
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This cat name translates to “White Gem”. The White Gem is also known as the Diamond
Eye cat because of how expensive they are. This cat comes from Thailand and has
a long history. So you may love the look of this cat, but is it the right cat
for you?
MAINTENANCE: **
This cat generally has low maintenance. They can generally
keep up their own coat, however occasional grooming may be needed.
SHEDDING: *
They produce very little to no dander, so they are
considered hypoallergenic
HEALTH: *****
This cat is generally healthy. Being white, there is a
higher incidence of deafness, but otherwise there are no proven genetic
predispositions. A fair warning is given that there is not much information on
possible disorders on this breed since they are so rare. Please know that this
breed is a pedigree breed, meaning they have a smaller gene pool = high risk of
developing inherited disorders.
AFFECTION/ATTENTION: *****
This breed of cat needs and wants a lot of attention. If you
are unemployed, work at home or part time, then this cat will love you. If you
are a full time employee, travel a lot or have a busier life style, then I would
not recommend getting this breed.
ENERGY LEVEL: *****
Going along with needing a lot of attention, this cat also
likes to keep busy. If you are a person who spends a lot of time at home, then
consider the Khao Manee
VOCALIZATION: ***
This breed can be vocal if they are not getting the
attention and/or exercise they need. Otherwise their vocalization can be well
tolerated.
FRIENDLINESS: *****
This cat is generally good with people and pets. Be aware
that all individuals are different, still follow guidelines when introducing a
new cat into a home.
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| picture from: http://www.whitegemcattery.com/contact.html |
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