From it's blue-green, almond-shaped eyes to it's soft, beautiful coat, the Tonkinese combines the best qualities of two very popular oriental breeds. Known as the Ancient Copper Cat of South-East Asia, the elegant Tonkinese is a cross between the seal point Siamese and the sable Burmese, retaining the dark coat of the Burmese with the visibly darker points of the Siamese. The modern breed was developed in Canada in the 1960's, and was given championship status in 1984. Extremely inquisitive and energetic, the Tonkinese makes a wonderful, entertaining companion. Tonkinese are late-bloomers, and it can take up to two years for them to develop fully.

The Tonkinese coat is exceptionally soft and dense with a wonderful sheen, and can take up to 16 months to reach it's true color. The coat comes in shades of Natural Mink, Blue Mink, Honey Mink, Champagne Mink and Platinum Mink. It may take up to 16 months for kittens to get their full color, and then this color fades with age. Tonkinese are known for their brilliant aqua-colored eyes.

Tonkinese are renowned for their hunting prowess and make excellent pets for families as well as singles. They are very inquisitive, friendly, intelligent and form strong attachments to human owners.

Breeders

Tokinese Cats - Sero-negative to Coronavirus, FeLV and FIV Negative Household. Chris & Jo Richards

Mrs Riley Underhelm Farm Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9QN Tel:015394 35298 Tonkinese ans Siamese

Mrs S Backhouse 23 Monton Rise Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9QQ Tel:01473 404330 Ohso. Tonkinese-Various colours