Singapura
VS
Tonkinese
Singapura vs Tonkinese
Compare Singapura and Tonkinese 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
Singapura
Tonkinese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 3 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Singapura
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tonkinese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
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.
About Tonkinese
Tonkinese are medium-sized, muscular cats combining Siamese elegance with Burmese solidity. They have silky low-maintenance coats in mink, pointed or solid patterns and striking aqua to greenish blue eyes. Affectionate, playful, social and vocal, they thrive on attention and interaction.
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