Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with both breeds. I currently have two Bengals (and one Mau, and one domestic), and I would like to get a Tonkinese. I need a kitty that's somewhere in the middle of the personalities extremes that I have here. The Bengals, of course, are wide open, rambunctious, highly energetic, determined that they will change the minds of those who disagree with them.. and the Mau is laid back, quiet, observes everything, and the victim of many a Bengal coup. Bless her little heart.. I wasn't going to get the Tonk for her, I admit it.. I was being selfish and want one for myself.. BUT.. I'm hoping that someone can tell me if Tonks have enough attitude to
a.) put up with a Bengal by either smacking them down and giving them the evil "back off Bengal, I'm unimpressed by you" stare..or can give as good as they get..
b.) are mild enough and social enough to potentially be a buddy to the Mau, who is just very sweet natured.
Any opinions on this? I'm about to start putting money down on a kitten...
oh, and one last question.. The male Bengal is an F3. He's a bit territorial, although he's not vicious. One Tonk breeder said they suspected a female would work better because of Khan being territorial.. and another said they thought a male would work better due to the males being a bit more rough and tumble, dishing out what they take, etc. Opinions on this one?
I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with both breeds. I currently have two Bengals (and one Mau, and one domestic), and I would like to get a Tonkinese. I need a kitty that's somewhere in the middle of the personalities extremes that I have here. The Bengals, of course, are wide open, rambunctious, highly energetic, determined that they will change the minds of those who disagree with them.. and the Mau is laid back, quiet, observes everything, and the victim of many a Bengal coup. Bless her little heart.. I wasn't going to get the Tonk for her, I admit it.. I was being selfish and want one for myself.. BUT.. I'm hoping that someone can tell me if Tonks have enough attitude to
a.) put up with a Bengal by either smacking them down and giving them the evil "back off Bengal, I'm unimpressed by you" stare..or can give as good as they get..
b.) are mild enough and social enough to potentially be a buddy to the Mau, who is just very sweet natured.
Any opinions on this? I'm about to start putting money down on a kitten...
oh, and one last question.. The male Bengal is an F3. He's a bit territorial, although he's not vicious. One Tonk breeder said they suspected a female would work better because of Khan being territorial.. and another said they thought a male would work better due to the males being a bit more rough and tumble, dishing out what they take, etc. Opinions on this one?