Tonkinese Cat price, health, breeding, personality, description and care.

 

Tonkinese Cat

Profile of Tonkinese Cat breed

The Tonkin cat is a relatively new breed that originated in the Mid-20th century from interbreeding. Siamese and Burmese catbreed. A targeted breeding program began in 1950, by a breeder named Milan Greer. The name he proposed sounded like "Siamese gold". His breeding program was continued by other breeders, as they were interested in the idea of an Asian-type cat, with a non-standard, original color.

In addition to this, official, version, there is another, according to which, to Joseph Thompson, a familiar sailor of a long-distance voyage once brought a kitten that he purchased somewhere in the port of Asia. In fact, by today's standards, it can be said that it was a Tonkin cat that arose from natural mating between stray Burmese and Siamese cats. The cat was named Wong Mau. Subsequently, the story was documented.

Perhaps Milan Greer somehow learned about this fact, or maybe the idea arose by itself. Be that as it may, today we have another wonderful breed, with unusual coat color and an amazing character. For the first time, a Tonkin cat was registered with the Canadian Cat Association.

Characteristics of the Tonkinese Cat breed

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Adaptability                                       10/10

Attachment to the family             10/10

Gaming activity                                10/10

intelligence                                        10/10

General health                                 04/10

Wool fallout                                      10/10

Friendliness to children                 04/10

Friendly to dogs                               10/10

Love of meows                                 10/10

 

Breed Information of Tonkinese Cat breed

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Country of origin	Canada
Lifetime	14-16 years
Size	average
Weight	Cats: 4,5-5,5 kg, Cats: 3,5-4,5 kg
Coat type	shorthair
Color	monochromatic, mink, and colorpoint patterns combined with blue, brown, and other shades
Lifestyle	outdoors / indoors
Price	600 - 1000 $

Description of Tonkinese Cat

Despite various health problems, the ton kinesis cat is a beautiful, playful animal that will bring many joys and funny situations to your family. Whatever your pet does, it's bound to make you smile. Their ingenuity and cheerful, cheerful disposition will appeal to everyone, from young to old, especially given the fact that these cats combine playfulness and calmness, and a developed intellect allows them to feel the situation and show the optimal form of behavior. If not always, then almost always. Still, this is a cat - let's not be too strict with it.

Ton kinesis has a large physique, although far from giants - the male can weigh 4-6 kg. The paws are muscular, slightly elongated, the ears are slightly larger than average, the muzzle is elongated, wedge-shaped. There are 12 "official" colors of these cats. Life expectancy is 14-16 years.

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What is the personality of a Tonkinese cat?

The main thing you should remember when getting a Tonkin cat is that these are very intelligent animals. I mean, really smart. They have a memory, have their own opinion about what is happening around them, remember each person and have a certain relation to each.

However, ton kinesis is a cat in all respects positive, kind, affectionate, very attached to its family, and does not like loneliness. Her mind never becomes a reason for the owners, she is not vindictive and quickly understands what is required of her.

The Tonkin cat loves to play, loves to participate in household chores, but, like any cat, loves to sleep or just sit on the lap of the owner. She will gladly play with toys, including interactive ones, she can be taught to walk on a leash and perform simple commands.

Children and strangers are perceived coldly, but with other pets usually, there are no problems - a cat of the Ton kinesis breed may well make friends with another cat or dog if they do not express negativity.

what are the common diseases in the Tonkinese Cat breed?

The Tonkin cat cannot boast of good health. They are susceptible to the following diseases, most of which are genetic in nature:

• amyloidosis;
• bronchial asthma;
• congenital heart defects, such as aortic stenosis;
• gingivitis;
• strabismus;
• progressive retinal atrophy, (a genetic test is available for it);
• gastrointestinal diseases, such as megaesophagus;
• lymphoma;
• hyperesthesia syndrome - a neurological problem;
• nystagmus is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary rapid eye movement.

How to take care of Tonkinese Cat?

Since the Tonkin cat has a short coat, this deprives you of a lot of additional worries. It is enough to comb the pet once a week, brush your teeth 3 times a week, bathe every 2 months, and do not forget to trim the claws every 10 days. Ears and eyes are cleaned as needed.