Buyer question
How long does a Singapura live?
Our Animal Library gives the Singapura a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Singapura page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Singapura in the Animal Library
The detail
One of the smallest cat breeds, with a ticked sepia coat and large eyes, developed from cats brought from Singapore in the 1970s. Singapuras are curious, playful and people-focused, and they stay kitten-like for years.
- Origin
- Singapore; developed in US
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Temperament
- Curious, playful, social
What to weigh
A Singapura is rare, with a small gene pool and few breeders. It wants company and dislikes long days alone.