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Tonkinese felines have a heavy dense medium sized muscular body. Their heads appear wedge shaped as well. Tonks have blunt muzzles and dense thick coats. Their bodies are overall very well balanced and in proportion. Oval shaped ears top of this stunning cat. Almond eyes accentuate their lovely features. A full grown Tonk can weigh between 6 and 12 pounds.
A Tonks tail is generally about the same length as its body. Its back legs are usually longer that the front legs. Unlike many
other breeds, Tonks have oval shaped paws.
Colors
When it comes to coat colors, a Tonkinese cat takes a bit from both sides of it heritage. Mainly four coat colors predominate: natural, blue, champagne, and platinum. There are three body coat patterns: mink, full-body, and pointed.
Eye colors generally coordinate with coat colors and patterns in Tonks. Mink colored cats usually have aqua blue eyes. With full-body colors, green to yellow green are common. Lastly, pointed Tonks cats tend to have rich blue eyes.
Temperament
If you’re looking for a well-balanced funny kitten, Tonks are the perfect choice. These strong-willed, smart, and out-going cats will give you lots of laughs. The Tonkinese feline makes an excellent family pet and blends in well in a home with all ages.
They have awesome memories, yet can be somewhat resistant and stubborn when it comes to training. It may take some extra time to teach your Tonk not to jump on counters for example.
If you’re looking for a super talkative cat, Tonks may not be exactly what you’re looking for. Unlike their relative, the Siamese, Tonkinese kitties are not known for being chatterboxes. They are, however, more talkative than their other relative the Burmese.
Development
It may take a Tonkinese kitten a while to develop physically. It can take up to 16 to 24 months for these cat’s coat colors to fully develop. And also keep in mind the stubbornness of this breed. Training your little Tonkinese could take extra time and patience due to their head-strong ways.
Care
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Caring for your Tonk is easy. Simply clip its nails on a weekly to biweekly basis. Tonkinese cats have short hair that is fine and silky. So, you can just run a brush through your cat’s fur every week. Bathing is not necessary unless your cat is a show cat or it has gotten something dirty or sticky on its fur.
Be sure to keep your Tonk an indoor cat. Most pedigreed cats are not designed to rough it outdoors. Lastly, provide your cat with lots of high perches and safe places to play around your home.
Health
Tonkinese cats are subject to many of the same medical conditions that affect Siamese and Burmese cats. Gingivitis is a common issue among cats of Oriental background.
Overall, the Tonkinese cat is a healthy feline.
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