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Singapura

Singapura Profile

Lifespan: 9-15 Years

Avg height: 15-20cms

Avg weight Female: 1.8-2.7 kg

Avg weight Male: 2.7-3.6 kg 

Coat colours and body type: Short, ivory-coloured coat, with dark ticking.

Grooming required: Low - weekly brush.

Similar Breeds: Russian Blue, Burmese, Devon Rex, Cornish Rex.

Health Profile: This breed is known to have very few genetic health issues, however, the breed has been shown to have significantly low levels of genetic diversity due to a small founder population. Birthing complications have been noted, Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD).

Singapura temperament

The Singapura is impish, inquisitive, intelligent and energetic. They tend to spook easily, hence loud noises and screaming children are not optimal for this breed. 

Please be advised the information provided is purely an indicator of breed traits and characteristics and that within some breeds there can be significant variation.