🐈 Cats

Tonkinese

Felis catus

✨ Fun Fact

Tonkinese cats have uniquely aqua or blue-green eyes — neither the Siamese sapphire blue nor the Burmese gold, but a stunning turquoise in-between.

A deliberate cross between Siamese and Burmese, combining Siamese colorpoints with Burmese's warm sepia tones into a unique 'mink' coat. Medium-sized, muscular, with aqua-colored eyes. Playful, affectionate, and intelligent — the best of both parent breeds.

🏷️ Breed

Tonkinese

💭 Temperament

Playful, affectionate, intelligent, social, vocal but softer than Siamese

📏 Size

Medium (2.7-5.4 kg)

⏳ Lifespan

12-16 years

🎨 Colors

Mink in natural (brown), champagne, blue, platinum; also solid and point patterns

🌍 Origin

Canada/United States, 1960s

🏠 Habitat

Indoor; thrives on attention; excellent family cats

🍽️ Diet

High-quality protein-rich food; moderate portions