The Tonkinese is a medium-sized cat with a short, silky coat and beautiful sky blue, purple or golden eyes. The Tonkinese is related to the Siamese and Burmese.
Personality
It is an active and extrovert cat breed that is playful and values human companionship. This is also a very curious cat that will rummage through your belongings or cupboards. It loves attention and gets bored easily. Keep it occupied with physical and mental exercise. It gets along well with children and dogs.
Breed Characteristics
| Origin: | US, 1960s |
| Life Span: | 12-18 years |
Tonkinese Build Information
The Tonkinese is a medium-sized cat with a short, silky coat and beautiful sky blue, purple or golden eyes. The Tonkinese is related to the Siamese and Burmese.
| Size: | Medium |
Behaviour and Personality
It is an active and extrovert cat breed that is playful and values human companionship. This is also a very curious cat that will rummage through your belongings or cupboards. It loves attention and gets bored easily. Keep it occupied with physical and mental exercise. It gets along well with children and dogs.
| Activity Level: | High |
| Affection Level: | High |
| Kid Friendliness: | Friendly |
Appearance
| Grooming: | Minimal (Regular brushing, teeth cleaning and nail trimming) |
Tonkinese Common Health Conditions
Tonkinese Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.