Behaviour/Adaptability

Also known as an innovative feline, the Tonkinese is intelligent and fun-loving. They like to play fetch, hide and seek and even make up their own games. Tonkinese need stimulation and do not like to be ignored. They are happy to to greet guests at the door and may even serve as a lap cat from time to time. Occasionally. This breed gets on well with children and other pets. They are very vocal.

Details

The Tonkinese is a mix of Siamese and Burmese cat breeds and has a loving and affectionate personality. Learn more about sharing your home with a cute and playful Tonkinese. The Tonkinese is a mix of Siamese and Burmese cat breeds and shares many qualities with those parent breeds. This striking feline has a charming appearance, with a pointed coat and bright jewel-toned eyes.
Attentive Tonks were born to be a companion breed. These kittens love to play with people and curl up in a warm lap at the end of the day. They have a lot of affection to give their pet parents and are a wonderful, loving addition to many homes and families. A purebred Tonkinese is relatively rare and usually costs between $600 and $1,200 from a reputable breeder. The Tonkinese is a striking breed known for its mysterious and glamorous appearance. Its pointed coat, slender limbs and bright eyes contribute to the Tonkinese’s seductive air.
The Tonkinese is a medium-sized breed with muscular and surprisingly heavy bodies. This breed usually weighs between 6 and 12 pounds. They have medium-sized ears, almond-shaped eyes and slender legs and feet. Their coat is short, fine and silky soft, and has little fluff, although it is not hypoallergenic.
The Tonkinese coat comes in four colour categories: platinum, champagne, natural and blue. Its coat is further divided into three pattern categories, which are a high contrast spotted pattern, a medium contrast or mink” pattern and a low contrast or solid pattern. The eye colour of the Tonkinese is related to the coat colour and pattern. The mink Tonkinese has aquamarine eyes, the point Tonkinese usually has blue eyes and the solid Tonkinese has green eyes.