At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short to medium, close-lying, glossy coat
A firm, muscular medium-sized cat with a triangular head, rounded cheekbones and forward-set ears. The hind legs are a little longer than the front, and the tail is naturally short, ranging from a bob to none at all.1
Personality what they are like
An energetic, intelligent and independent-minded cat. It can be cautious with people at first but becomes very loyal once it has bonded, and it is known for a deep, carrying voice.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, such as cat trees and interactive toys.12
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low maintenance: brushing about once a week is enough for the short sleek coat.2
Home where they are happiest
Does not like cold or damp conditions; in Indonesia they are usually kept indoors during cooler seasons.1
Company who they like around
Forms a strong bond with its owner.1
The story where it all began
The Raas is a naturally occurring cat of Raas Island and Madura in Indonesia, surrounded by local legend. Island elders traditionally gave these cats only as prestigious gifts to honoured guests and officials, which kept them rare. Today a handful of Indonesian catteries in the Indonesian Busok Raas Association work to preserve it.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FFF (Feline Fanciers Federation, Hong Kong)
- Provisional class under the name Busok; not recognised by the major registries per Wikipedia1
- WCF
- CatTime reports that the blue Busok variant was recognised by WCF in 2022 as the native breed of Madura2
How many Fewer than 100 genetically pure individuals1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Raas. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Nail trimevery 3 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- Litter scoopevery day
- Litter changeevery week
- PlayDaily playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 11every year
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- Raas cat - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, origin, recognition, body, colours, temperament, habitat, population, history
- Raas Cat - CatTime cattime.comused for lifespan, grooming, activity, folklore, WCF note
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.