The beautiful Tonkinese cats are the best of both
breeds of Burmese and Siamese cat lines. Breeders are still trying to
improve this breed of cat by not breeding for quantity, but for quality. 
This
wonderful cat breed has sustained a steady popularity over the years while other
breeds of cats come and go.
Tonkinese cats come in 12 colors, while the extremities are in four basic colors. This coloring leads back to the parent the Burmese and Siamese cats. They are listed under three colors such as solid, points, and minks. In reality, they are all pointed cats and none of them is solid. The mink refers to the pattern of the coat with the mixing of solid and point colors. Any variance from this is caused by the breeder's selection of bloodlines.
Whatever has been said about these wonderful creatures, one of their strong points is that they are people loving. They are alert and playful and will love any attention bestowed upon them. They love interaction with people and will give back as much love and more as they are given. They are very intelligent and you can expect them to supervise any activity that you do during the day. They are the kind of cat that always want to be near you and are inquisitive enough to want to know what you are doing. You will be delighted with their playful antics. Such is the life of Tonkinese cats and they live for their owner's attention.
With Tonkinese cats, don't be surprised if they meet your visitors at the door with a vocal welcome. They love people and will not only welcome them, but will entertain them while you're off mixing drinks for the evening. They will keep your company happy with their silly antics and their need to be the center of attention. Their kind nature doesn't stop here either. They get along very well with any other animal that is in the home. Anyone that loves the Tonkinese will tell you they are a reflection of the perfect pet.
Tonkinese cats would make the perfect companion for those with
families or if you live alone, they would still be quite happy as long as they
are with people. When you bring your Tonkinese kittens’ home, there are some
things you will need to make their lives more comfortable, such as a premium cat
food. This is not hard to find with the amount of wonderful cat foods
that are on the market. Just make sure you are getting the right one for your
cat. A cat gets most of its water from wet cat food so try and include some of
this into the diet. You will also need a good water bowl and food bowl and there
are many of these to choose from. Then you need some kitty litter and a litter
pan and you're on your way to having the happiest cat around. There are also
yummy treats for Tonkinese cats that they would love.
