Khao Manee
One of Thailand’s ancient treasures can grace your home and bring you luck today! The Khao Manee is a natural breed of Thailand. Published data on this breed is thin, so some details below are missing rather than guessed.
Last updated: October 2026 · 4 sources · see sources
| Coat | Shorthair [1] |
|---|---|
| Look | The Khao Manee is a natural breed of Thailand. [1] |
| Personality | One of Thailand’s ancient treasures can grace your home and bring you luck today! [1] |
| Recognized by | CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) [1] |
Activity and exercise
One of Thailand’s ancient treasures can grace your home and bring you luck today! This shorthaired, sparkling white cat, whose name means “White Gem” in Thai, is a curious, clever feline with an enduring sense of mischief. [1]
Grooming
Our sources don't publish grooming detail for this breed yet. [1]
Health issues to budget for
We couldn't find a vet-reviewed list of breed-specific health issues for this breed, so we don't list any. Budget for the general cat costs below and ask your vet or breeder about screening. [1]
Estimated costs
| Item | Estimate | Src |
|---|---|---|
| Routine vet visit, any cat (owner bills) | $190–$525 | [2] |
| Yearly cost of a cat, any breed (ASPCA 2021) | $1,149 | [3] |
| Average accident & illness insurance, cat (US 2025) | $435/year | [4] |
Breed-specific price data is rare. These figures are for cats in general or for the conditions above, not a quote for your pet.
Did you know?
- One of Thailand’s ancient treasures can grace your home and bring you luck today! [1]
- Although currently thought of as a “new” breed, the Khao Manee is actually a very old one, referenced as a “good luck” cat in the ancient Thai book of cat poems, known as the Tamra Maeo, produced during the Ayutthaya period of Thai history (1350-1767). [1]
- Like the other, better-known Thai breeds (the Korat and the Siamese), Khao Manee are extremely intelligent. [1]
Good fit for
- Our sources don't publish fit ratings for this breed. Meet the breed, talk to breeders or rescues, and read the profile above.