How Do You Identify A Tonkinese Cat?
The Tonkinese cat is a man-made breed that was created in North America in the 1970s. A cross between the Burmese and the Siamese generated the breed. The resulting cat was the best of both breeds in one cat. Read on to learn more. Feel the coat of the cat. It should be short and soft with a shiny coat. The coloration is generally darker, like the Burmese cats, but maintains the points of the Siamese cats. Look at the body of the cat. It should be a medium sized cat with long legs. The body will be well muscled and lean. The hind legs are longer than the front legs, to raise the hind above the shoulders. Consider the shape of the head. The shape of the Tonkinese is somewhat triangular with the points a little rounded. The ears are large with rounded tips and the nose has a slight stop to it. Peer into the Tonkinese’s eyes. They will be a shade of blue-green. They have an almond shape to them. They are wide set upon the face. Feel the tail. It will be long and tapering to a fine point.
