Singapura Cats

The Singapura cat breed is originally from Singapore. “Singapura” means Singapore in Malaysian. Singapura cats were introduced into the United States in the 1970’s. The American breeding of this cat breed began with the four Singapura cats brought to the United States. This cat breed is relatively new to the Cat Fanciers’ Association. The Singapura cat breed was accepted in championship competition in 1988.

Singapura cats are smaller than many cat breeds. Not only are they small when they are full grown, but they mature slowly. Kittens reach full size at about fifteen to twenty-four months of age. A full-size Singapura cat weighs five to eight pounds.

Though the body is small, the cat’s build should be muscular. The legs are slightly short, thick, and muscular. The Singapura cat has large ears and eyes. The large, almond-shaped eyes of Singapora cats can be yellow, hazel, or green. The neck tends to be somewhat short and thick. The coat is silky and lies close to the body.

The coloring of the Singapura cat breed is called sepia agouti. The coat is shorthaired with ticked hair. Ticked hair means that each hair has alternating dark and light colored bands. In the case of the Singapura, the hairs are ticked with dark brown and beige. The hairs have dark tips. The cat’s underside, muzzle, chin, and chest are a light beige color. They have special markings on their faces including dark lines from the inside corners of the eyes along the bridge of the nose.

This cat breed is intelligent and playful. Singapuras are generally very people-oriented and enjoy interacting with their owners. A cat owner who wants an independent cat with little interaction may want to consider a different breed. These inquisitive cats always want to know what their owners are doing. Singapora cats generally get along well with other pets. The grooming needs are minimal. Occasional combing may be beneficial.

The Singapora cat breed is a relatively rare cat breed. This could make it difficult for a prospective Singapora cat owner to obtain a Singapura cat. The scarcity of the breed can also make Singapora kittens more expensive.