Tonkinese
Short coat · Canada
Tonkinese cats are the charming blend of Siamese and Burmese — inheriting the best traits of both. Playful and outgoing like Siamese, yet calmer and more compact like Burmese, they have unique aquamarine eyes and a silky mink coat.
Breed Statistics
- 15–18 yrs
- Lifespan
- 2.7–5.5 kg
- Weight
- 30 min/day
- Exercise
- Low maintenance
- Grooming
Temperament
- Active
- Playful
- Loving
- Vocal
- Social
Daily Calorie Range
180–280 kcal/day
For an average adult Tonkinese. Adjust for weight, age, and activity level.
5 Facts About the Tonkinese
- 1
Tonkinese cats were created by deliberately crossing Siamese and Burmese cats to blend the best traits of both breeds.
- 2
They are one of the only cat breeds with naturally aquamarine eyes — a color that falls between the Siamese's blue and the Burmese's gold.
- 3
Their coat has a unique 'mink' texture that shimmers with a silky, lustrous sheen unlike either parent breed.
- 4
Tonkinese are extremely social and can develop serious behavioral problems if left alone too frequently.
- 5
The breed name refers to the Gulf of Tonkin, the historical meeting point between the homelands of both parent breeds.
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