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The Covid 19 lockdown restrictions have generated a large volume of kitten adoption
 enquiries so if you have set your heart on a Korat you may need to be patient. If you are
interested in a kitten from a future litter or have any other questions about Korats 
please contact Eva on 0400397319 or via email at doklao@bigpond.com



Izzy gave birth to 6 kittens on the 18th November, 2020
Mum and babies are doing well.

Izzy's kittens are 3 weeks old

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Our names are Eva Krynda and Jose Escoriza, and our small
 cattery is located in the inner west of Sydney, Australia.

We have been breeding and showing Korats under the Doklao prefix since 1994. Our Korats are very much part of our family and have access to a large enclosed outdoor garden. Our boys have purpose built enclosures with outdoor runs. We have up to three litters of kittens in any one year that we raise inside our home and underfoot with lots of tender loving care and individual attention. Our Korats are provided with a clean and stimulating environment, quality food and veterinary care along with lots of love and human company. We breed for good health and temperament so that others may experience the joy of being owned by a Korat. We also work with breeders around the world to preserve and promote the Korat breed to the public and for showing.


 

Our association with Korats started in 1992 with our first Korat neuter 'Ziggy'. We wanted a companion for our then ageing toy poodle 'Monty' who had grown up with 'Smokey',  our family cat. While looking for an outgoing breed of cat we saw an advertisement for Korat kittens. At the time our only knowledge about the breed was gleaned from information in cat books. Not long after, we met the little ball of steel wool and it was love at first sight. A delightful and playful boy, Ziggy's antics never failed to amaze us. He had a true Korat temperament - mild, with a will of iron!  Ziggy was not afraid of anything and was convinced that he could do anything he had not previously been told not to, adapted quite easily to new situations, and had good self confidence. Playful, loyal and affectionate, Ziggy became good friends with Monty, our poodle. His premature death left a huge hole in our lives and a determination to learn more about this rare and little know breed.



Cat garden

Zac's run

We acquired our first Korat queen Rursai Dtook Ga Dtah (Zoe) in October 1993. Zoe was nine months old at the time and a bit more reserved than Ziggy.  However, she soon made friends with Monty and taught us everything, and more, about Korats. We had our first Korat litter in January 1994 under the Sommerglen prefix. The six kittens were a delightful introduction to the world of breeding. We kept a neutered male kitten from this litter as a companion for Zoe, and for showing. Sommerglen Yu Lin, or 'Wiggy', was a wonderful pet and a successful show cat, before his untimely death in 1999.

Sadly, Zoe died in November 2004 after a short illness, which she fought with the same courage as she showed in her beautiful life.

SV DB GD CH ACF CH AOE Koorahk Binkys Boy (Binky) left, with Zoe (right). Binky sired most of Zoe's litters. 3 Generations - Supranee (left), Bella (middle) and Zoe (right). (Zoe is Bella's Mum, and Bella is Supranee's Mum)


 

Now let us tell you a bit about our current Korats:

Our Breeding Girls

CCCA GD CH & GL DB GD CH DOKLAO Sang Dao Izzy

Female  DOB: 23 April 2015


Izzy in 2019

 Izzy continues to enjoy success on the show bench in 2018

   

 
 
The effervescent Izzy

Sang Dao "Izzy" is Suri's daughter and Luuk Chai is her sire so she has a long line of prize winning Korats in her pedigree. Izzy is a 6th generation Doklao female. She has an outgoing and friendly personality and is a very happy and playful girl. Izzy has a beautiful short and silky coat, big green eyes and sweet Korat expression.  Izzy is a very good mother and together with Elfi and Dixie, they raise their kittens as one big family.

 Izzy is an excellent show cat and has been awarded many first placings in the top five and has attained the title of NSW CFA Gold Double Grand Champion and a National CCCA Grand Champion.
Izzy has continues to do well on the show bench. Notable wins in 2018 include Best in Show overall across all groups under the two CFA judges, Rick Hoskison and Allan Raymond at the Western Districts Show. At the Borderline Show, Adriana Kajon (TICA) chose Izzy as her Supreme Exhibit in Ring 1. At the Branxton Show Izzy was awarded a first placing and two second placings and was Best Group 3 Entire Cat in Ring 4.

Izzy was Best Shorthaired Female Cat in the NSW CFA Cat of the Year, 2018 point score. Izzy is currently on sabbatical from the showbench. 

 

DOKLAO Blu Dixie Belle

 Female  DOB: 6 March 2017  


Dixie at Armidale Show (left & middle) and The Royal Show (right) in 2019


Dixie in May 2018
 


Delightful Dixie

“Dixie” is Suri’s daughter and Izzy’s half sister. Dixie has a very outgoing and cheeky disposition and loves to play with cat toys. She is a very cuddly and affectionate young female and gets on well with Izzy and Elfi, helping to look after kittens when needed. Dixie has a lovely Korat expression, nice eye shape and a silky close lying coat with a nice silver sheen.  Dixie proved to be a good and caring mother with her first litter in 2018.

 Dixie is proving to be a good show cat with an easy going disposition. At the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2018 Dixie was Second Best Entire Shorthair Cat in Show under Jamie Christian (TICA USA).

In 2019 she has continued to do well on the show bench having been awarded many top 5 placings and receiving praise from both local and international judges. Dixie was awarded fourth Best Female Cat in the Cat of the Year Point Score in 2019.

    

 Our Pet Korats

 CH Elfi Arinya MORAKOT (import Poland) - (Elfi)

Female DOB: 17 July 2014

 
Elfi May 2019


 

Elfi at home in Australia

  Elfi Arinya MORAKOT

Elfi Arinya Morakot joined our cattery in 2015, after making the long journey from Poland to Sydney, Australia. 'Elfi' was bred by Ania Doroszalska and her sire is Nong Noon, a full Thai import. With help from other Korat breeders, Eva accompanied Nong Noon and Mook Mai from Thailand to the EU in November 2012, so this girl is very special to us. Elfi adjusted well to her new home and her new playmates Izzy, Dixie and Luuk Chai. Elfi is a very cuddly and gentle girl with a nice silver tipped coat and green eyes. Thank you to Ania and Kaja for sending us this very sweet girl. Unfortunately, Elfi had to be retired from breeding earlier than expected and is now enjoying a more relaxed life with the rest of the Doklao clan.


Elfi (on right, then left, then right) with her best friend, Izzy  

CCCA CH & Diamond DB GD CH DOKLAO Blu Tia Stardust 

Spay  DOB:12 November 2007   



 


The gorgeous Tia

Tia is a third generation Doklao queen. She was the only kitten in a litter born to GD DB GD CH Doklao Chintina Blu Rose (Rosie). Tia is always busy and on the go, inventing new games and getting up to mischief.  She has a lovely short coat, sweet expression and luminous green eyes. Tia loves to meet and greet visitors and is especially fascinated by children. Show judges especially like her silky coat and beautiful green eye colour.  Unfortunately, Tia had to be spayed after her first litter of kittens.

 Tia has enjoyed a successful show career as a spay. Her significant show wins include Best in Show Spay in over 10 NSW shows under both local and international judges. Also Best Spay Cat at the 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show and best Golden Oldie at the Western Districts 2016 and 2018 Cat Show. Tia is now in semi retirement from showing and lives with our close neighbour Barbara, enjoying being a pampered pet.

 

Our Boys

CCCA GD CH and GLD DB GD CH Doklao Luuk Chai      

Male  DOB: 2nd April 2012

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Luuk Chai is well received on the show bench
 
Luuk Chai is growing up to be a very handsome boy and at 10 months old,
weighing 5kgs, is something of a 'gentle giant'
 
The adorable Luuk Chai

Luuk Chai means 'son in Thai and as Ash was his father, it seemed a very appropriate name for this gregarious boy. Luuk Chai is a very muscular and solid male, with a nice silver sheen to his coat. He is a gentle giant, and is playful, friendly and very outgoing. Luuk Chai wants to be everyone's friend and loves to be the centre of attention at all times. He has sired some lovely kittens with 'Suri', including Doklao Sang Dao Izzy.

Luuk Chai has had a very successful show career winning many top placing under both local and international judges. His most notable win was at the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show where he was awarded Best Entire Shorthaired Cat in Ring 1 by a respected international judge. In 2015 Luuk Chai attained the title of National Grand Champion and achieved enough show credits to be awarded second Best Shorthaired Male in the Cat of the Year points and he was third Best Shorthaired Male Cat in 2016. Luuk Chai is taking a “sabbatical” from showing and stud duties for the time being.

 

CCCA CH & SV DB GD CH Doklao Chanarong Zachary  

Male  DOB: 17th August, 2016




Zac May 2019

Zac - May 2018
  
Zac continues to enjoy further success on the show bench.


Zac loves going for a walk with a harness
 

Zac with his Mum, Elfi (left) and with his mentor, Luuk Chai, (right)

Zac, being a playful kitten, was happy to get into the Christmas spirit

The Charming Zac

Chanarong Zachary or Zac as we call him, is Elfi's son. Chanarong means experienced warrior in Thai. This young stud male is a very friendly and playful boy with a charming and outgoing personality. Zac especially enjoys his regular daily walks using a harness and loves to explore the garden and the nearby green spaces. Zac has a strong muscular body and a very close lying coat with a lot of silver tipping. He is a very engaging Korat with an excellent show disposition. Zac has sired a few litters of  lovely kittens.

After a successful show career as a kitten, Zac continues to enjoy a lot of success on the show bench as an adult. His notable show wins under both Australian and International judges include two first placings and Best Entire Exhibit in Ring 3 at the Burmese Show 2018 . Two first placings at the 2018 NSW CFA State Show. At the Sydney Royal Cat and Kitten Carnival 2018, Zac was Best Entire Group 3 Exhibit in Ring 3, Best Cat in Group 3 Ring 3 and was nominated  for the Supreme in Show panel. At the Armidale Cat Show in 2018 Zac was Best Entire Exhibit in Group 3 Ring 4 under a respected International judge, Carlos Lopez (ARG TICA). At the Branxton show Zac was Best Group 3 Male in Rings 3 & 4 and Best Entire Cat in Ring 3. Zac has continued to do well on the showbench and was awarded third Best Male Cat in the Cat of the Year Pointscore in 2019.

 

 

The Other Boy "Stevie"

DOB: 14th January 2008


Stevie the Selkirk Rex

Stevie is a vasectomised longhaired Selkirk Rex who joined our cattery in May 2014. He was bred by Andrew White, Frascott Cattery. Stevie is a happy and friendly boy with a shaggy white and cream coat. He enjoys his daily grooming sessions and in spending time with the girls when required.

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