Let’s talk about a seriously rare and treasured cat – the Khao Manee. The Khao Manee is a highly valued and treasured feline breed from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam.
These cats are legendary not only for their looks and their revered ancestry but also for the fact they may well be the most expensive cat in the world.
Let’s look into what makes this cat so special; here are 13 things you need to know about the Khao Manee.
They’re not just white: they’re snow-white and have short hair that runs smoothly over their bodies.
Sometimes exotic and designed breeds like the Minskin struggle to acquire recognition from the breeding associations. The Khao Manee has no such difficulties.
Like most animals that have an exotic background, Khao Manee are said to be royal cats.
Oftentimes, this description infers that they were really adored by royalty – like Corgis are by Queen Elizabeth. In Thailand, the Khao Manee is respected as an ancient breed of cat.
Khao Manees tend to be fairly playful and are not shy. They love to explore their environments and are active during their play sessions.