The Singapura is a pretty little cat, elegant, muscular and lithe but not extreme or harshly angular in build. Their head is rounded with a short broad muzzle, eyes are large, almond shaped, and come in hazel, green or yellow, with a strong black outline or eyeliner.
The Singapura coat is short and smooth, with agouti banded hairs that give the cat an attractively shaded coat.
– The Singapura, or Kucinta , is the smallest breed of cat, noted for its large eyes and ears, ticked coat, and blunt tail.
History:
– The breed takes its name from the Malay name for Singapore
– The Singapura was accepted for registration by the TICA in 1979 for championship competition and by CFA in 1982 and granted championship status in 1988.
– In 2004, the Singapore Zoo hosted a temporary exhibit of Singapura cats in celebration of the nation’s 39th National Day. Four Singapura cats were loaned by their owners for the event.
Appearance:
– The Singapura is moderately stocky and muscular with a very short and fine coat.
– The world’s smallest cat breed,[9] a full-grown female usually weighs 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) while the male weighs 2.7 kilograms (6.0 lb).
– Slightly pointed, and deep cupped ears together with the large almond-shaped eyes are characteristics of the breed. The tail is slender, slightly shorter than the length of the body and has a blunt tip
– The breed’s coat pattern is that of a ticked tabby.
– Individual hair strands have alternating sections of dark and light color, typically two dark bands separated by two light bands, with a dark color at the tip. The underside, including the chest, muzzle and chin, takes the color of the light bands. The Singapura is recognized by cat registries in only one color, the sepia agouti, described as “dark brown ticking on a warm old ivory ground color.
Personality:
Often described as ‘impish’, this little cat with the large eyes and curious, extroverted nature is endlessly appealing. This is a ‘helpful’ cat, not quite the full chaos levels of many other oriental type cats, but very much inclined to be involved in your business, whatever that may be. Expect them to be sat on your paperwork, on your laptop or climbing around your shoulders or practicing the ancient feline art of ‘pushing things from high places’. Choose your household décor with caution when there is a Singapura around!
Friendly and affectionate with family and familiar friends, they can be a little aloof with strangers to begin with. Playful and lively, they are good with respectful children but will find a chaotic or loud household rather stressful.
Singapura Overview:
Official Name: Singapura
Common Name: Singapura
Pet Height: 6 to 8 inches
Pet Weight: 4 to 8 pounds
Lifespan: 9 to 15 years
Good With: cats, children, families, seniors
Temperament: affectionate, bold, neurotic, shy, sociable
Intelligence: high
Shedding Amount: infrequent
Playfulness: high
Energy Level: hyper
Vocal Level: howler
Coat Length: short
Colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cream / beige / tan
Patterns: tabby
Other Traits: easy to groom, easy to train, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, good for first-time pet owners, tolerates being picked up
