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History

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.

The colourful personality of the Tonkinese make them ideal companions.

This is a medium sized cat shaped between the Burmese and the Siamese. Tonkinese cats are muscular and firm.

The legs are slender and in proportion to its body. The Tonkinese eyes are aquamarine to turquoise in colour, a distinct feature of this cat.

They came about due to the crossing of the Blue eyed Siamese and the golden eyed Burmese.

The Tonkanese has a luxurious coatwhich 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.

Characteristics and Temperament

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.