The Tonkinese: a description of the breed and photos

The Tonkinese – charming chetyrehsot creature, being the result of crossing Burmese and Siamese breeds. Incredible loving, amazing devotion, gentle nature – traits inherent in this household pet with Aqua eyes, absorbed from the parent breeds only the best.

History breeding breed Tonkin

The First cat-Tonkinese came to Europe in the late nineteenth century. A while these ‘chocolate Siamese” were the stars of the English exhibitions. The lack of profile of the clubs involved in this breed, and a certain standard has led to a strict ban on their official participation in the competition. A long period of tancinco there was no information and 60-ies of XX century the situation changed, a resident of Canada – Margaret Conroy, arms crossed Siamese cat color seal point with burmanicum. The result was the birth of the kittens are light brown in color, proportional elegantly thin, with rounded contours, shape of the body and is playful and gentle nature.

Why “Tonkin”?

It is Known that the descendants from crosses of these two breeds have existed for several centuries: it is mentioned in ancient manuscripts of Siam – “Poems about cats” (1350-1767 gg.). Which was Originally bred breed called “Golden Siamese cat”. To avoid confusion, since 1971 became known as "Tonkin" in honor of the Vietnamese countryside Tonkin, to which this breed of cats is irrelevant. First time to Tonkinese treated with some skepticism, especially breeders of Siamese and Burmese cats. Changed his opinion of the doubting personalities expressive charisma of these charming, with refined manners of creatures that quickly gained popularity around the world.

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Description Tonkin cats

The hallmarks of Tonkinese are sea-green eyes and the color of mink. The Tonkinese is characterized by proportional body type: more slender than the Burmese and more dense, compared to the Siamese. The chest is gently rounded, medium width. Taut belly. Well-developed muscles. The head has a moderate wedge-shaped, somewhat oblong in shape. Ears set high, wide at the base, medium size. Full face head and ears form an isosceles triangle. Almond-shaped eyes resemble a peach pit. Slightly convex nose. Slender, proportionate length legs. The tail is broad at the base, tapering to the tip. The coat is medium-short, tight-fitting, thick, soft, silky, shiny. The average weight of the cats is 4.5-5.5 kg, cats – 3-5 kg. the life expectancy of 10-16 years.

Colors Tonkin cats

Color of Tonkinese is of three types:

• Solid. Close to the color of Busmanci, low-contrast. The color of the eyes – green and yellow.
• Paintoy. Clearly contrast, as close to the coloring of the Siamese breed. The color of the eyes – grey, sometimes tinged with purple.
• Mink (or mink). Blurry contrast, the most characteristic of Tonkinese. The color of the eyes – aquamarine.

Colors Tonkin cats accepted with the following options:

• Natural. Basic background – medium brown with dark chocolate markings.
• Champagne. Light beige color with markings of brown.
• Platinum. The background is pale grayish. Marks gray.
• Blue. The coat is bluish-gray markings.

There are such colors as cinnamon, cream, red, fawn. They are quite rare and many associations are not recognized. With age, cats become darker, and the final color like the 1.5 year old age.

Tonkinese: character

Tonkinese is characterized by soft devotional nature: the animal, as if bound, will everywhere follow the master, and whenever possible, I try to get up or sleep in his bed. Such a creature easily gets used to walk on a leash and lonely to finding a house will always prefer a walk. Any movement Tonkinese make the game as very fun and lively. And this ability is not quenched even in elderly cats.

The Tonkinese, a photo of which is posted in the article is the first to greet guests and meet with children and animals. It's a great pet, characterized by a strong will and a good memory. They are not as loud as Siamese, but will also be able to attract the attention of the master to the person. Ability to maintain a conversation, uttering in response to sounds of different tone. Do not tolerate communication in loud tones, of the natural tact and tenderness will always try to mitigate the conflict environment.

Like most of the Asian breeds, the Tonkinese likes to carry in his teeth light items (Newspapers, gloves) and will be happy to serve their master. Pet easy to teach tricks and tricks – you only have to have patience.

Tonkin breed of cats are not vindictive and would never make mischief out of spite to the owner. If any action it will be met with a negative reaction, animals do notrepeat.

Intelligence Tonkin breed

The Tonkinese, breeders reviews which are very positive, – very smart animal with telepathic data (according to many researchers of this breed). Highly developed intuition allows the animal with remarkable accuracy to predict the actions of the owner. Energy field Tonkinese unusual and extensive, so they often protect their owners from the adverse effects of the external world. By the way, in Canada and the United States where this breed is one of the favorite and widespread, Tonkin cats are used in pet therapy. Communicating with them helps small children and people suffering from paralysis, autism, burdened with socio-psychological problems.

Particular care

Compared to other breeds, Tonkinese are leaders for the duration of personal hygiene: they carefully monitor their appearance and take care about tidiness and grooming. Their short coat requires minimal maintenance. Therefore, your pet enough to comb once a week. For data manipulation you should use a rubber brush with a concave surface that help remove dead hair. Bathing a cat is recommended as needed. Sometimes ears need to be cleaned with a damp swab, but very carefully, without getting deep into the ear canal.

The Tonkinese has good health, however, is characterized by low immunity to diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Like the Siamese, Tonkinese prone to gingivitis. So once a year they are recommended to be seen by a veterinarian.