Buyer question
Is a Singapura good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Singapura 4 out of 5 for beginners (friendly, needs company).
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.
- Temperament
- Curious, playful, social
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Busy and inquisitive)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Weekly wipe)
What to weigh
A Singapura is rare, with a small gene pool and few breeders. It wants company and dislikes long days alone.