Cat breed · Shorthair
Tonkinese
A Siamese–Burmese cross that combines the best of both: lively, warm and deeply involved with its household.
Medium14–18 yearsCanada / United StatesCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Shorthair
- Origin
- Canada / United States
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3–5.5 kg (6–12 lb)
- Height
- 20–25 cm
- Lifespan
- 14–18 years
- Coat
- Short, close-lying, mink-patterned
- Temperament
- SociablePlayfulTalkativeClever
History
Deliberately developed in North America in the 1960s to blend Siamese type with Burmese substance.
Appearance
Moderate body with aqua or gold eyes and a soft mink coat pattern.
Exercise and activity
Several daily play sessions; responds well to clicker training and harness walking.
Care and grooming
Minimal coat care; plan for company or a feline companion.
Health considerations
- Amyloidosis
- Asthma
- Gingivitis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Obesity