The World Cat Federation (WCF) recently recognized Thailand's rare Suphalak cat breed. The announcement was made at their General Assembly in Germany.

 

The Association of Registered Cats (ARC), who put forward the Suphalak breed for recognition, says it had to meet certain requirements. This included providing a detailed breed history, unique characteristics, and genetic information.

 

Originating in Thailand, the Suphalak cat is a short-haired creature with a solid copper-brown colour. Its first known mention is in an old set of Thai manuscripts, the Tamra Maew, dating back to 1351-1767 AD.

 

Often confused with the sable-coloured Burmese cat, the Suphalak is exceedingly rare. Before 2013, there was only one known male of this breed, Samsen, kept for breeding at the Thai Cat Preservation Centre in Ampawa, Samut Sakhon. Samsen's owner is Preecha Wattana, a well-known breeder recognized for his work in preserving Thai cats mentioned in Tamra Maew.

 

2014 saw the establishment of The International Maew Boran Association (TIMBA). This group focuses on studying the genetics behind the Suphalak and searching Thailand for ideal cats for their breeding program.

 

There have been sightings of Suphalak cats at several Thai cat shows, including the WCF Thailand National Show. Preecha expressed his pride and satisfaction at the WCF's acknowledgement after nine years of trying to breed a pure Suphalak. He also noted that other pure-bred Thai cats, including the Wichien Maat, Maew Khao Manee and Korat, have previously gained international recognition.

 

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-- 2024-08-21

 

 

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11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The World Cat Federation (WCF) recently recognized Thailand's rare Suphalak cat breed. The announcement was made at their General Assembly in Germany.

 

The Association of Registered Cats (ARC), who put forward the Suphalak breed for recognition, says it had to meet certain requirements. This included providing a detailed breed history, unique characteristics, and genetic information.

 

Originating in Thailand, the Suphalak cat is a short-haired creature with a solid copper-brown colour. Its first known mention is in an old set of Thai manuscripts, the Tamra Maew, dating back to 1351-1767 AD.

 

Often confused with the sable-coloured Burmese cat, the Suphalak is exceedingly rare. Before 2013, there was only one known male of this breed, Samsen, kept for breeding at the Thai Cat Preservation Centre in Ampawa, Samut Sakhon. Samsen's owner is Preecha Wattana, a well-known breeder recognized for his work in preserving Thai cats mentioned in Tamra Maew.

 

2014 saw the establishment of The International Maew Boran Association (TIMBA). This group focuses on studying the genetics behind the Suphalak and searching Thailand for ideal cats for their breeding program.

 

There have been sightings of Suphalak cats at several Thai cat shows, including the WCF Thailand National Show. Preecha expressed his pride and satisfaction at the WCF's acknowledgement after nine years of trying to breed a pure Suphalak. He also noted that other pure-bred Thai cats, including the Wichien Maat, Maew Khao Manee and Korat, have previously gained international recognition.

 

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-- 2024-08-21

 

 

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Good news  These are very good looking and clever animals.

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