How to Identify a Singapura Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Determine the color of the coat of the cat. The Singapura cats that are in the US are mainly only ivory with brown ticking and white ticked with tabby markings. There are many other colors in Singapore.
Step 2:
Brush the coat with your hand. The fur will be short and silky but lying close to the skin.
Step 3:
Take a general look at the cat. The Singapura cat is a rather small cat, probably due to their deprived life. The body is muscular and it has medium length legs.
Step 4:
Examine the structure of the head. It has a rather round head with a short nose and a small muzzle. There is a definite strong chin on these cats. They have large pointed ears.
Step 5:
Look deep into their eyes. They will have one of the following colors: hazel, green, or gold. Their eyes are large and open and alert. The ears have an almond shape and are slightly slanted.
Step 6:
Feel the tail. These cats have a medium long tail and it has no kinks.

Tips & Warnings

These cats are quiet and loving. They love human company. They will feel most secure in a calm home atmosphere.

Resources

More Puppy Pages

How to Identify a Sphynx Cat

Instructions Step 1: Feel the coat/skin of the cat. You will notice that there really is some hair on these cats, be it ever so short and fine. They feel much like suede and the hair is very downy. Their skin is very wrinkled. Step 2: Determine the color...

Instructions Step 1: Look at the overall appearance of the exotic Bengal cat. It is a medium-sized, muscular breed of domesticated cats. Its hindquarters are slightly higher than the shoulders, adding to its sleek, predatory stance. The feet are large...

Instructions Step 1: Feel the fur of the cat and examine it closely. The Cornish Rex cats have an undercoat that is curly and wavy but lacks the presence of a top coat or guard hairs. Their fur feels very fine, silky and close fitting. Step 2: Examine...

Instructions Step 1: Brush your hand over the coat of the Oriental. It will be short and fine. The coat is glossy and the hair sits very close to the skin. Step 2: Examine the color of the cat. Orientals are solid colors and fall into the following...

Instructions Step 1: Run your hand through the Turkish Van's coat. It should be soft, silky and very dense. The coat is white with chestnut coloring on the head and down the tail. The tail is chestnut with darker rings on the tail. Step 2: Feel the body...