| Country of Origin |
USA & Canada |
| Date of Origin |
1960s |
| Weight |
2.5 - 5.5 Kgs (6 - 12 lbs) |
Main Characteristics
Tonkinese are medium sized, slender cats that have a wedge-shaped head and large wide-set ears. Their short, sleek coats can be the following colours:
Self and tortie mink: brown, chocolate, red, blue, lilac, cream, brown tortie, chocolate tortie, blue tortie, lilac tortie, cinnamon, fawn, pointed and sepia patterns.
Tabbies (all patterns): as above
Temperament
Tonkinese are sociable and intelligent.
Suitability
If you are considering an Tonkinese as a pet, consider the following points:
They require light grooming
They are active
They are gregarious
Interesting Facts
Tonkinese were once called:
Golden Siamese
Tonk is a common nickname for Tonkinese.
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