Khao Manee
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Khao Manee

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8 reviews
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The Khao Manee is a rare Thai breed considered a symbol of good luck and traditionally kept by Thai royalty. Their name means white gem and they are distinguished by their pure white coat and distinctive odd-coloured or blue eyes. Active, sociable, and curious, Khao Manees are communicative cats who bond closely with their families.

Pros

  • Strikingly beautiful white coat and unusual eye colours
  • Sociable, curious, and interactive personality
  • Generally good health when bred responsibly
  • Bonds closely with family

Cons

  • White cats with blue eyes can be prone to deafness
  • Extremely rare outside of Thailand
  • High activity and stimulation needs
  • Can be very vocal

Reviews 8

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LivelyClaw26
5/5

Good luck cat brings good luck

My Khao Manee arrived in the same week that several good things happened in my life. Coincidence perhaps but I am happy to credit her. She is a wonderful cat, healthy and bright and affectionate. She is a beautiful, positive presence in my home and I genuinely feel fortunate to have her. The legend …

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DandyProwl79
4/5

Sociable and interactive

My Khao Manee is the most sociable cat I have owned. She greets everyone who enters my home with confident curiosity. She is not timid or reserved. She investigates new people and new things with bright enthusiasm. She is vocal and communicative and keeps me entertained with her commentary. A genuin…

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RustyTrot33
4/5

Rare and remarkable

Finding my Khao Manee took two years of searching and importing from Thailand. The process was involved but the cat I ended up with is extraordinary. He is striking in appearance, sociable in nature, and intelligent beyond my expectations. He is also tested as fully hearing despite his blue eyes, wh…

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GoldenPounce93
5/5

The white gem lives up to her name

My Khao Manee has a pure white coat that gleams and odd eyes, one blue and one gold, that are absolutely striking. She looks like a magical creature and has the personality to match. She is curious, sociable, and deeply affectionate. She treats every visitor as a new opportunity and approaches life …

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CleverPounce88
5/5

Royal cat indeed

There is something genuinely regal about a Khao Manee. My girl carries herself with the calm confidence of a cat who has always known she was valued. She is sociable without being demanding, beautiful without being fragile, and intelligent without being mischievous. She is the most graceful cat I ha…

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JollyGallop78
3/5

Deafness was a concern

My Khao Manee is deaf in one ear due to the white coat gene. We discovered this at her first vet visit. She manages perfectly well with the assistance of visual cues and vibrations but it is worth knowing that deafness is a genuine risk in this breed, particularly with blue or odd eyes. Always have …

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FluffyFang49
4/5

Beautiful and healthy

My Khao Manee is six years old and completely healthy. She was hearing-tested clear before purchase and her pure white coat is immaculate. She is active, bright, and engaged with life. The breed is generally healthy when bred responsibly and my experience confirms this. She is a wonderful, long-term…

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BoldPaw84
5/5

My most unusual and beautiful cat

Of all the cats I have owned my Khao Manee is the most striking. Her pure white coat and odd eyes draw comment everywhere she is seen in photos. She is as beautiful in personality as in appearance, warm, curious, and deeply affectionate. She has been a source of daily delight and I recommend this br…

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