Chinchilla vs Korat
Compare Chinchilla and Korat side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Chinchilla
Korat
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
1/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Chinchilla
Super smart
Korat
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Chinchilla
The Chinchilla is a Persian variety with a shimmering silver or golden coat, vivid green eyes, and a compact build. Calm, gentle, and people-focused, it suits quiet indoor homes. It’s moderately active, sensitive to stress, and needs frequent grooming plus regular health monitoring.
About Korat
The Korat is an ancient silver-blue Thai breed with a muscular, heart-shaped outline, large luminous green eyes, and a short, low-shedding coat. Quiet but people-focused, it bonds closely with one or two humans, enjoys interactive play, is highly trainable, and generally robust in health.
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