Anyone own a Tonkinese?

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I LOVE Tonkinese cats. I think they are so beautiful - glossy coat, intelligent face, generally a very friendly and curious nature.

I don't think I've seen anyone here with a Tonkinese though - are they not a well known breed?
 
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The only tonks I've seen are the ones that are in the show ring. They win quite a lot. But for pets, people just don't talk about them. Perhaps a lot of people have tonks and others mistake them for being an old fashioned siamese.

If I got a Tonk, I'd go for the platiumn tonks - they would be the equilivant of the lilac siamese.
 
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I love Burmese and Siamese, and these are a cross - so the best of both worlds for me


The first I saw of a Tonkinese, was one that was often walked on a harness and leash down the main street where my Nan lives, and he was just gorgeous. He wasn't fussed by anything, but if someone asked to pat him, he was so affectionate. He was a beautiful chocolate colour.

If I had a Tonkinese cat and a Weimeraner dog I would be in animal heaven
 
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Originally Posted by sarahp

I love Burmese and Siamese, and these are a cross - so the best of both worlds for me


The first I saw of a Tonkinese, was one that was often walked on a harness and leash down the main street where my Nan lives, and he was just gorgeous. He wasn't fussed by anything, but if someone asked to pat him, he was so affectionate. He was a beautiful chocolate colour.

If I had a Tonkinese cat and a Weimeraner dog I would be in animal heaven
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Well, I never thought that I'd have one, but it is possible that we may be getting one in February. I'll let you know how he is, but just from looking up the breed, I can imagine that he and Bit will get along well.
 
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I have a Tonk wannabe moggie, everything about her is Tonkinese, but since we don't know her background, she could be a Tonk, but to us she's just a pretty pointed moggie.
 
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Originally Posted by lookingglass

Well, I never thought that I'd have one, but it is possible that we may be getting one in February. I'll let you know how he is, but just from looking up the breed, I can imagine that he and Bit will get along well.
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Oh cool!!!! I reckon you should get a Tonkinese rather than a Sphynx
Then I can see lots and lots of pictures of my favourite breed!!


I reckon a Tonk would get on very well with your boys
 
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Originally Posted by sarahp

Oh cool!!!! I reckon you should get a Tonkinese rather than a Sphynx
Then I can see lots and lots of pictures of my favourite breed!!


I reckon a Tonk would get on very well with your boys
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From what I am reading the Tonk I may adopt could give 8-Bit a run for his money. LOL
 
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Originally Posted by lookingglass

From what I am reading the Tonk I may adopt could give 8-Bit a run for his money. LOL
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I was just thinking what trouble the 2 of them could get into together!
 
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I own a tonk. Unfortunately I just got him last month so I won''t be able to tell you anything you can't read. I got him to be a companion for my burmilla girl. I'll be posting pictures of the two shortly.
 
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i wanted to get a tonk as a pal for stoli - but the breeder nearest me is VERY expensive. There is an Egyptian Mau breeder nearer me for much cheaper.
 
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Nope, Tolly is a black Oriental Shorthair.
A Tonk resembles a slightly smaller, densely packed, more muscular Applehead Siamese, with a lighter blue to aqua eye color.
 
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