The Cat of Singapore

Common Cats In Singapore
 

For the past 9,500 years, cats have been associated with humans and now they can be found almost everywhere in the world. In Singapore, the domestic shorthair cat has been the most common cat breed seen around. The domestic shorthair cat does not have a pedigree or belong to any recognized cat breed; it is simply a mix-breed of different short hair cats. Other popular cat breeds preferred by Singaporens are the local brown Tabby, Persian, American Shorthair and Siamese. Nevertheless did we know that there is actually a cat breed name after Singapore; called Singapura.

History of Singapura

This breed of cat was named ‘Singapura’ because it was believed to be origin from Singapore. (Singapura is the Malay word for Singapore). This breed was introduced in the U.S. as early as the 1970s, and became popular; thus breeders came up to establish a purebred characteristic for this breed of cats.

Features of Singapura   

Singapura has a is fine, short, silky in texture and a unique colored coating (Sepia Agouti) , which defers it from any other breed. Singapura is an alert and healthy cat which sized from small to medium. The cat has a good bone structure and moderately stocky and muscular body. The interesting fact of this cat is when the cat stands, its body, legs and the floor form a square. The nature personally of this cat is rather mischievous, good-natured, gentle, actives and loves closeness with their owner; which makes them well-liked and suitable to be kept as a pet.

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Cited from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat
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