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38 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

SINGAPURA

THIS SMALLEST OF CAT BREEDS HAS A KITTENISH TEMPERAMENT

Place of origin Singapore The distinctive ticked coat of this little cat caught the eye
Date of origin 1970s of an American scientist, Hal Meadow, while he was working
Breed registries CFA, GCCF, in Singapore in the 1970s. Meadow and his wife started a
TICA
breeding program for the Singapura, which they carried out
Weight range 4–9lb (2–4kg)
both in Singapore and the US. By the 1990s British breeders
Grooming
were also taking an interest in this cat. Singapuras are now
known worldwide, although they are still very rare. Small
Colors and patterns in size but big in personality, these cats are prying and
Sepia agouti: seal brown
ticking on ivory mischievous, happiest when exploring
ground color. the world at a high level from a shelf
or an owner’s shoulder.
Dark facial
markings on
cheekbones
Large, deeply
cupped ears
Long, strongly
muscled legs Sepia agouti coat
paler on chin, chest,
and underbelly

Enormous
almond-shaped green
eyes, set wide apart

Each hair of its fine,
silky coat has
alternate light and
dark banding

Medium-long,
slender tail
has dark
seal-brown tip
Firm, muscular body

Darker
barring on
inner forelegs
and hind legs