Singa

 

Pedigree Name:

Pacific’s Amorous Mädchen von Cheviot

 

The name Singa comes from a mythical creature of the Indonesian Batak people who live in the mountains in Sumatra. Although the name means "lion", it resembles no living creature. The island of Singapore derives its name from the “Singa”.

 

In ancient times, an all-powerful king went on a hunting trip. After much searching he and his men came upon an island of white sand. Upon reaching the island, a creature stepped out of nowhere, and the king and his men were awe-struck by the magnificent beast. It was large and moved with grace, had a black head, covered in a furry mane, a whitish neck and a red body. When the king drew his bow & arrow, the beast stared back at him with golden eyes and let out a deafening roar before leaping into the jungle.

 

“What sort of animal was that?” the king asked. A wise old man stepped forth. “I have seen animals in portraits from the Far West. Perhaps this is a 'Singa', but I wonder how it got all the way here?” “This must be a great place if it breeds such a beautiful animal. Let us live here...here on the island of Singapore.”