VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

THE SINGAPURA

• The first Singapuras were imported into California in 1975 from Singapura. In singapura, these were primarily street cats.
• Because of this background, it may show some shyness, but it warms readily to people who show it no harm.
• The Singapura is a quiet cat that adapts quickly, is very playful, and becomes very sociable around people.
• The Singapura is a small breed. Males weigh no more than 6 pounds, and females usually weigh less than 4 pounds.
• It has a rounded head with large eyes and ears.
• The nose is blunt on a broad muzzle with a slight stop below eye level.
• The main characteristic of the Singapura is its ticked coat.
• The colours are usually yellow or ivory, with light brown hairs inter-spersed; there are darker bars on the inner front legs and back knee.
• The eyes are hazel-green or yellow and are described as being extremely beautiful and expressive.