Singapore Cat

Origin
These cats live in Singapore where they are called drainage since they don't have a home and live in the drainage system. These places are highly dangerous because when too much water goes down the drainage, they can drown. Exist very few pure breeds in Singapore; the short-haired like the Siamese are not appreciated by the local people because they look like drainage cats. However, there is a Singapore Feline Society since 1970; which have organized short-haired exhibitions and obtained good results.

In 1975 they became popular when five cats were exported to California with the basic characteristics of the Singapore Breed. Originally there were some difficulties trying to reproduce these cats, but in little time they became popular as pets and in competitions.

This breed is very joyful, agreeable and affectionate with their family; which makes them a good companion at home.

Characteristics
Fine coating, very short, silky texture, lying very close to the body. The color of this breed is denominated seal. Rounded skull front to back and side to side with rounded width at the outer eye narrowing to a definite whisker break and a medium-short, broad muzzle with a blunt nose. The ears are long and slightly pointed and the inner part with little hair. Large almond shape eyes and the colors go from yellow to orange. The body is slightly long and muscular. The neck is short and thick. The legs are heavy and muscled at the body tapering to small short oval feet. The tail is medium sized tending towards slender with a blunt tip.