Tonkinese Breed Information
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The Tonkinese originated in Canada, the only cat breed to do so. It came
about in the early 1960's, the result of a seal point Siamese and a sable
Burmese cross breeding. It has many of the best qualities of both. The breeder
of the Tonkinese thought the show Siamese were becoming too extreme. She tried
to create a cat with qualities she liked best in both the Siamese and Burmese
breeds. A pet shop owner in the U.S. has the same goal and called his cats
Golden Siamese.
The Canadian cat took this name but then changed it to Tonkinese. In the mid
1960's the Canadian Cat Association recognized this cat as a championship
competitor. The United States granted recognition in 1972. In Britain the
Tonkinese is only recognized by one cat association.
This is a medium sized cat shaped between the Burmese and the Siamese. He is
muscular and firm. The legs are slender and in proportion to its body. The
Tonkinese eyes are aquamarine to turquoise in color, a distinct feature of this
cat. They came about due to the crossing of the Blue eyed Siamese and the golden
eyed Burmese. The Tonkinese has a luxurious coat which in medium short. It is
fine and like silk. Grooming entails a combing on occasion to remove dead hair.
This breed should also live in a warm climate
For championship show only five colors are allowed. They are blue mink,
champagne mink, honey mink, natural mink, and platinum mink. There are some
groups that will allow colors like the pointed Siamese or Burmese.
The Tonkinese exhibits lively behavior and is very lovable. His strong
personality has the Siamese curiosity. Consider having two cats if you are often
gone as this breed does not like to be alone and can get into trouble if lonely.
The Tonkinese is also an escape artist and will find ways to get out of the
house. This breed is healthy and lives a long life.
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