Tonkinese

The Tonkinese is a friendly and social cat. You will quickly recognise this cat breed by its elegant and slender figure. A Tonkinese gets along with other cats and its owner. In terms of build and character, this cat breed is somewhere between a Burmese and a Siamese. The Tonkinese is a very popular cat breed in Great Britain and outside Europe.

Characteristics

Country of origin: North America

Also known as:

Body build: Slender and elegant body

Weight: 2.5 - 5.5 kg

Height: -

Health risks:

Character

The Tonkinese is an active, playful, and alert cat. This athletic cat loves a large playing area as it loves to jump and run around. The Tonkinese gets along with other cats and is very social. It loves attention from its owner and does not like to be alone. The Tonkinese has a soft voice, which makes it very friendly.

Physical Characteristics

Colour

The Tonkinese gets his final colour after 16 months. After that, the coat can become darker, just like the Burmese and Siamese. The following colours are allowed in the Tonkinese: Natural mink, Champagne mink, Blue mink, Platinum Mink.

Body, legs, and tail

The Tonkinese has a slender and elegant body, yet this cat is well-muscled. The rear body is slightly higher than the shoulders. The Tonkinese has oval feet and the back legs are a little longer than the front legs. The tail is broad at the base and tapers slightly towards the end..

Head, ears and eyes

The Tonkinese has a medium-sized head with high cheekbones. The eyes of the Tonkinese are relatively far apart. In addition, the eyes are slightly slanted upwards. The permitted eye colours are blue-green, green and emerald.