What is the history of the Singapura?
As their name suggests the Singapura is a natural breed ,created by Mother Nature, from the gene pool native to the Malaysian, 225 square mile, island of Singapore. This is one of the smallest of all the pedigree breeds. “Singapura” is the Malaysian name for Singapore. Hal and Tommy Meadow are credited with recognizing the striking beauty of this breed. At one time they were known as “local Singapore “drain cats”, because it is said they took shelter in the city drains during the dry season, and the “Singapore River Cat”, because they supposedly originated on the banks of the river system there. While living in Singapore in 1974 the Meadow’s began breeding what has come to be known as the Singapura and imported them to the U.S. in 1975. What makes the Singapura distinctive is its small size and coloring. There is not another breed like them. They are typical of the city, but are not the most common street cat in Singapore. In 1965 a TICA Judge saw them in their native land, as well as
