Read About Tonkinese Kittens

 - Cat Breed Facts

1. Status: Tonkinese kittens have championship status.
2. Size and Weight: They are medium sized and weigh 2.5 to 5.5 kg.
3. Coat: The coat is short and dense with different colors.
4. Head and Muzzle: The head is longer than it is wide with prominent cheekbones. The muzzle is blunt and square.
5. Body: The body of the kitten is medium in length and height and appears muscular and heavy.
6. Colors: Tonkinese kittens are found in a range of colors including mink, natural (seal) blue, champagne (chocolate) and platinum (lilac). The Australian Tonkinese kitten is spotted, ticked, or tabby. They can also be found in cinnamon and fawn and can have spotted or solid coats.
7. Life Expectancy: The average life expectancy is greater than 15 years.
8. Popularity: They rank seventeenth in respect to their individual registration with the CFA.
9. Habitat: They are indoor cats.

1. Country of Origin: They originated in Burma/Thailand.
2. Lineage: Tonkinese kittens are a cross between Siamese and Burmese cats.
3. Date Admitted to CFA: They were admitted to the CFA in 1978.
4. Historical Information: The Tonkinese cat of today is the result of a cross between Siamese and Burmese cats first bred in 1960 by Jane Barletta of the United States and Margret Conroy of Canada. In 1978, the Tonkinese kitten was registered in the CFA and in 1984 was given the status of champion.

1. Training Ease: They are playful and mischievous, so persuasion is needed during training exercises.
2. Temperament: They are very affectionate, friendly, mischievous, and talkative, and demand attention from their owners.
3. Tolerance to Children: They get along well with children.
4. Behavior: Tonkinese kittens are friendly, smart, independent, and playful.

1. Health Issues: The Tonkinese kitten is prone to colds and sensitive to vaccines.
2. Feeding: They require a good, balanced, commercial diet with no milk.
3. Exercise Needs: They need plenty of exercise.
4. Grooming Needs: They need to be brushed several times a week with a rubber brush to remove dirt and oil. They should be bathed with a cat shampoo and conditioner. If the coat is rinsed and blown dry it will appear fluffy.
5. Special Household Needs: They don't like to be left alone.
6. Travel Needs: They require the same amount of care needed to travel with a toddler.
7. Getting Along With Other Pets: They get well along with other pets.

1. What to look for in a Healthy Cat: The coat should have a good texture, the ears and eyes should be clear, and the paws should have the correct number of toes.
2. What You Will Need For A New Cat: A new cat needs a feeding and drinking bowl, a litter box and kitty litter, a rubber brush, nail trimmers, cat shampoo and conditioner, a scratching board, cat toys, a toothbrush, and a bed.
3. Cat-Proofing Your House: The doors and windows should stay closed because they have a tendency to run outside and fragile articles should be placed out of reach.
4. How to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home: Tonkinese kittens love to be played with, caressed, and talked to.