While this feline has a little voice, they certainly make their presence known in other ways, such as chasing toy balls around the home, trying to sit on your shoulder or climbing the curtains! These playful kitties love to be the center of attention and will go out of their way to make sure all eyes are on them, even if that means just sitting on your lap for a cuddle.

Despite their lively nature, Puras are gentle cats who will happily stop playtime to sit by your side if you're feeling under the weather. Just be sure to keep the noise levels to a minimum, the small Pura doesn't like loud noises and are easily spooked if they hear an unexpected loud noise, like a dog barking or baby shrieking. If things don't get too noisy, the social Singapura does well in homes where they'll have plenty of company, so they always feel entertained and cherished.

At first, cat fanciers Tommy and Hal Meadow said that they brought three cats back to America from the streets of Singapore in the mid-1970s. These cats were later to be known as Singapura cats. The Cat Fanciers' Association decided to recognize the Singapura officially in 1982 and legible for championship competition in 1988.

However… the Meadow's story came into question when the Singapore Tourist and Promotion Board wanted to research the Singapura's history, especially as they wanted to use this kitty as a mascot for the south-east Asian sovereign island. What came to light was the fact that the cats the Meadows claimed to have found in Singapore were actually been brought there from America! It's now believed the Singapura is actually a cross between a Burmese and Abyssinian, which were first bred in the US then brought to Singapore with the Meadows.

Despite the Singapura's unclear background, the Cat Fanciers' Association decided to keep this cat's status as a natural breed.