Khao Manee vs Singapura
Compare Khao Manee and Singapura side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Khao Manee
Singapura
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
2 – 3 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Khao Manee
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Singapura
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Khao Manee
The Khao Manee is an ancient Thai “White Gem” cat with a pure white coat and vivid eyes, often odd‑colored. Medium, athletic and graceful, it is sociable, vocal, intelligent and playful, bonding closely with people. Still rare, breeders emphasize health, hearing tests and diversity.
About Singapura
The Singapura is a tiny yet muscular cat with a warm sepia ticked coat and large hazel, green, or yellow eyes. Active, curious, and people focused, it thrives on daily interaction, play, and climbing space, and generally adapts well to apartments and multi‑pet homes.
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