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Singapura

Alternative Names: The Drain Cat, Kucinta
Country of Origin: Singapore

Breed Profile

Coat Length: Shorthair

Temperament: Affectionate, playful, placid, good natured

Coat: Short silky fur lies close to the body

Colours: Ivory blue coat with hair ticked with at least two bands of deep brown sepia colour, the underside of the body is a lighter colour, colouring on the tail is darker than the rest of the body

Head: Round head, blunt short nose, large almond shaped slanted eyes, fully developed chin, large ears rounded at the tips, definite whisker break

Body: Small muscular body, slight arch to the back, medium length well muscled legs, small oval paws, medium length straight slender tail, short thick neck

Grooming: Occasional combing

Common Faults: Small eyes, small ears, springy coat

Disease Predispositions

Not known

Web Links

Breed Standards:
CFA Singapura Standard
TICA Singapura Standard

References

Page S, The Complete Cat Owners Manual, Readers Digest, Australia, 1997

Taylor D, The Ultimate Cat Book, Dorling Kindersley, Great Britain, 1989

Tilley LP & Smith FWK, The Five Minute Veterinary Consult - Canine and Feline (2nd Edition), Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2000

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