Buyer question
How long does a Khao Manee live?
Our Animal Library gives the Khao Manee a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Khao Manee page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Khao Manee in the Animal Library
The detail
An ancient all-white breed from Thailand, often with odd or blue eyes, prized there for centuries as a lucky cat. Khao Manees are active, social and talkative, and their coloring brings a real risk of deafness.
- Origin
- Thailand
- Best fit
- Active homes with company
- Temperament
- Active, social, vocal
What to weigh
White cats with blue or odd eyes can be deaf in one or both ears. The breed is rare outside Thailand, so choice is limited and waits are long.