Domestic cats come in various breeds, each with unique characteristics, appearance, and temperament. Small cat breeds make popular pets because of their compact size and cute features.

The Singapura captivates with its exotic origins, silky coat color, and distinct social behavior. It is the smallest recognized cat breed in the world, but there's more to its adorable appearance than ...

Smallest Cat Breeds Compared to their wild cousins like lions and tigers, domestic cats tend to skew small already, so it's fun to imagine the smallest cat breeds among them.

The wild cat's domesticated cousin, the Singapura, is the smallest cat breed, according to Purina. Its name means "Singapore" in Malay, which is fitting as the cat originates from the country.

No matter its size, your cat probably acts like it's an apex predator or the alpha of your home. Even the smallest domestic cat breed – the Singapura – might become rambunctious or territorial.