Singapura Cat

The Singapura is a small cat and a newer addition to the United States show ring. There is much confusion as to its origin. The base stock of all the Singapura cats in the United States is just four cats. They all belong to one American breeder. The future of these cats is in question because the gene pool is small. The breed is still being developed in the U.S. The Singapura was recognized in championship standing in 1988. In its second season of show it realized an amazing triumph. It won 22 grand championship titles.

This cat has coloring unlike any other breed. Although small, he has a somewhat stocky body that is muscular. When he stands, his body, legs and the floor form a square. The only acceptable eye colors are hazel, yellow, or green. The eyes and ears must be large. The legs of this cat are thick and muscular. His coat is silky, fine and short. The only grooming required is a combing occasionally.

The only color variety is sepia with ticked fur and you will only see the Singapura as a shorthaired.

The Singapura is a moderately stocky and muscular small to medium-sized cat, with a very short and fine coat. A full grown female usually weighs 5-6 pounds while the male weighs 6-8 pounds. The large, slightly pointed and deep cupped ears together with the large almond shaped eyes are a characteristic of the breed. The tail is slender, slightly shorter than the length of the body and has a blunt tip. This is an active cat that loves to be with his humans. He gets along great with other animals and the female is very loving and maternal with her litters. The Singapura is described by the CFA as active, curious and playful. They are affectionate and desire human interaction. They have a tendency to perch on high places, to allow them a better view of their surrounding.

Sphynx

The Sphynx is a medium-sized, elongated, muscular cat. The body is well-rounded and fully muscular. The back is slightly arched. The legs are in proportion with the body and well-muscled. The tail length is also proportionate with the body. It is slender, and tapering. The head is medium-sized, angular, and slightly triangular. The eyes are large, lemon-shaped, wide-set, and slightly slanted upward toward the ears, which are very large and wide-set. They live to be 10-15 years old and weigh 6-11 pounds.
The main defining feature of the Sphynx is, of course its coat, or lack there-of. The Sphynx is known as being hairless, but that is not completely true. It is covered in fine down, making it feel like a warm peach or suede fabric. Short, fine hair is sometimes present on the tail, feet, nose, and cheekbones. Wrinkled skin is desirable, but not excessively. The Sphynx is accepted in all color variations, which can be seen in the skin pigmentation and fine hair.
With its excessively large ears, thin whippy tail, and nearly hairless body, the Sphynx is a truly unique breed. In contrast with its extreme appearance, this breed has a pleasant, even temperament. Shpynx admirers regard it as being "part monkey, part dog, part child, and part cat", while others have described it as being "the ugliest creature alive" and "a creature with a hairless body, a snake's head, a rat's tail, and earl like bats' wings
The Sphynx Cat coat is not precisely hairless. These cats do have a fine suede-like coat that is soft and warm to the touch. There may be areas of fur on the tip of tail. above the brown or around the toes. The Sphynx Cat has a large wide head with a slender neck. The ears are set tall and open. They have large eyes that are slightly slanting and high rounded cheekbones. The legs are long with thick rounded paws. The tail is long. slender and whip-like. The skin may be wrinkled between the ears. around the muzzle and shoulders. Most of the time they do not have whiskers. The Sphynx is a medium-sized cat that is sturdy and well-built cat.
The Sphynx Cats coat comes in a variety of colors and patterns. These colors include white. black. blue. red. cream. chocolate. lavender. cinnamon. fawn. blue-cream. lavender-cream. fawn-cream. sable. champagne and platinum. The tabby cats are silver. brown. blue. red. chocolate. chocolate-silver. cinnamon. lavender. lavender-silver. fawn and cream. The tabby pattern cats are classic. mackerel. spotted. and patched. The Tortoiseshell cats are chocolate or cinnamon. The Calico cats are fawn-cream. lavender-cream. cinnamon-cream. fawn-cream van. lavender-cream van. cinnamon-cream van. van. dilute. or dilute van. The Bi-color cats are solid color and white. tabby and white. tortoiseshell and white. pointed and white. any color and white. The Van bi-color cats are solid color and white. tabby and white. tortoiseshell and white.
The Sphynx is considered to be a shorthaired cat. The Sphynx cats are very smart. playful. and lively companions. People that are allergic to cats may be able to tolerate this hairless breed. The Sphynx does need regular care and cleaning of its skin. because when the Sphynx sweats greasy detritus can build up. If this cleaning of the skin is neglected. the detritus has to be sponged or even scraped away. The Sphynx cats may develop lumps and are prone to allergies. The International Cat Association recognizes the Sphynx as a breed. however many registering organizations refuse the Sphynx stating that the cat is a genetic malformation. The Sphynx cats are rare and breeders usually have a waiting list for their kittens.