Singapura
Temperament:
*Affectionately Introspective
*Slightly Shy
*Curious
*Playful
*Loves to be Involved
"The adults can be as playful as the kittens."
As befits its winsome appearance, the Singapura can be somewhat shy. But once it feels
comfortable, it is a cat that enjoys its people. Singapuras are often happiest when
"helping" their owners read a book, play the piano or put away papers.
"Interactive" is a word that describes these small, distinctive cats. |
| Head: Rounded; short, blunt nose; broad muzzle |
| Eyes: Large and almond shaped; hazel, green, or yellow |
| Ears: Large, slightly pointed |
| Body: Small to medium; moderately stocky; muscular |
| Coat: Very short; tight, silky |
| Tail: Fairly short; slender; blunt tip |
| Patterns: brown ticking on ivory ground; chin, chest and stomach color is "unbleached
muslin"; eyes, nose, and lips are outlined |
Breed History: With enormous inquiring eyes and a wistful, slightly shy expression, the
Singapura is an unusual and distinctive cat with a personality to match. Today, the
Singapura is the official cat of Singapore, an island nation off the coast of Malaysia.
There, it has been given the name "love cat of Singapore" and it does its duty
as part of the Singapore Tourist Board's efforts to attract tourists to the modern
tropical city-state.
The Singapura has come a long way indeed since the early 1970's, when it was supposedly
known as the "Drain Cat" because it lived in the drainpipes of certain parts of
Singapore. Then, as the story goes, an oil man named Hal Meadow and his wife Tommy saw a
beautiful cat wandering in the streets of Singapore. It looked something like an
Abyssinian but was much lighter in color and a smaller, more muscular body. In 1975 the
Meadows brought several of these cats back to the U.S., where they established the breed
and won recognition. There are, however, still some uncertainties about the origins of
this lovely and unusual cat. Some question the story of the "Drain Cat", and say
the Singapura is a cross between Abyssinian and a Burmese. However, most say that the
Singapura is a true breed that has roamed the alleyways of Singapore for at least 300
years. |
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