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Tonkinese cats
were originally developed in Canada by crossing the Burmese and Siamese breeds. This
playful, people-oriented breed has a moderate body and a sleek, soft coat, and is the
only breed with unique aqua eyes!
Tonks are available in a range of colors and patterns, intermediate between their
Burmese and Siamese parent breeds.
Tonkinese cats are available in three fur patterns: Mink, Pointed and Solid. Eye
Color on Minks should be aqua; on Points, blue; and on Solid, green or occasionally
gold.
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Tonks come in four rich colors:
Blue,
Champagne,
Natural and
Platinum.
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The colorful personality of the Tonkinese make them ideal companions. They will take
possession of your lap and shoulder, and they will supervise your activities. They
are warm and loving, highly intelligent, with an incredible memory and senses that
are akin to radar. They are strong willed, and their humans are wise to use persistent
persuasion in training them. They are naturals at inventing and playing games, using
favorite toys to play fetch, and delighting in games of tag with each other. Of
course, hide ‘n seek is a favorite game, which they play with humans as well as other
Tonks. They become your “door greeter” and will happily entertain your guests. They
have been described by enthusiastic owners as part puppy (following their owner
around the house), part monkey (their “acrobatics” are legend!), and can sound like
an elephant running through your house when they choose. In short: they quickly take
over and run your house and your life! Their affectionate ways are impossible to
ignore, and they quickly endear themselves to family and visitors.
Caring for Tonkinese is as easy as feeding a well-balanced feline diet, clipping their
nails weekly (providing a scratching post and insisting they use it is also
imperative), using a rubber brush to groom them, and of course the all important
visit to the vet for check-ups and inoculations. These are indoor only cats, and a
thorough inspection of your home prior to your Tonks’ arrival, to make certain
screens and doors are secured, will help insure they remain indoors. “Cat proofing”
your home, much as you would for a two-year old human on the loose, is bound to save
you frustration. Toys and an interesting cat tree will help keep them occupied when
you have other things to do besides playing with your Tonk. Working humans find two
Tonks will keep each other company as well as lessen the mischief one bored Tonk can
get into.
Tonks wear a rainbow of colors, so no matter which color in whatever coat pattern
you may choose, be assured you are joining an enthusiastic fan club of admirers of
this breed. You are about to embark on the most joyful experience of your life —
enjoy!
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