The Singapura is the smallest breed of domestic cat recognized by The International Cat Association. It is known for its compact body, oversized eyes and ears, short sepia-agouti coat, and lively personality.
The breed’s name comes from Singapore, and its traditional history says these small, ticked cats developed there before being introduced to the United States in the 1970s. TICA describes the Singapura as small but muscular and stocky rather than fragile. Adults commonly weigh only a few pounds, yet they are active, curious cats that often remain kitten-like in behavior.
The Singapura’s history has attracted debate. Critics have questioned whether the modern breed arose entirely from naturally occurring Singapore cats or involved Burmese and Abyssinian breeding. That controversy does not change the quiz answer: among recognized cat breeds, the Singapura is conventionally identified as the smallest. It is also often confused with an unusually small individual cat of another breed.