Leonardo da Vinci once stated, “Even the smallest feline is a masterpiece.” One can’t help but keep the phrase in mind when contemplating the small wonder known to us as the Singapura. (VetStreet)
“Too darn cute for words!” “What a personality!” “Well worth the wait!” The cat all these folks are referring to is the Singapura, “the best kept secret in the cat fancy”! When asked what makes these cats so special, one breeder responds, “Initially, it is their deceptive, delicate appearance with big eyes and angelic face. The true hook is Singapura’s enchanting personality.” (Springville Cattery)
A natural breed, the Singapura is not outcrossed to any other breeds, and only comes in one color: “brown ticked agouti, described as dark brown ticking against a yellowish ivory background. Looking out at the world are eyes of celadon green, hazel, gold or copper with dark mascara markings and facial lines. On the forehead, the Singapura is marked with the tabby M shape.” (VetStreet) It is the smallest known breed of domestic cat.
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Checklist For What to Look For in Your Club's Next Show Venue
Show Manager To Ring One, Please
Tonkinese
When You're Well and Truly Tonked
AVOIDING The Kitten Fear Period
Young kittens seem fearless.4 As soon as those eyes open and they can get their legs under them, they are off to see the world if their mama and humans let them.
No Milk For You!
Milk Issues and Kittens
Fostering Kittens
When asked if I would be interested in fostering a queen and her eight newborn kittens, I volunteered without question.
Do You present ? Polish! OR DO YOU
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS!
No Kitten! Cats Are Part of the Military!
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Feline Summer Movie Fun!
School is almost OUT! Huzzah! But raindrops are plunking against the window, the amusement and water parks haven’t opened yet, camping is out, and roasted hot dogs and S’mores are another month away.
Kittens Are Special...
...and so are some of the show rules for them:
Genetic Pleiotropy and the Risks in Breeding Recessive Mutations
Nearly everyone loves what’s rare and unique. A slight defect in the minting process of a coin can create a demand and a value well beyond the face value of the coin. The coin is functionally no different than its perfectly minted counterpart, but its scarcity and uniqueness alone make it more desirable than the rest.
