Kitty in colour

The 'natural mink' shade is the most frequently seen (a warm brown with dark chocolate markings), but the Tonkinese comes in a range of glamorously named 'mink' colours, from blue through champagne and platinum. Regular checkups can keep your cat looking good.

Even split

The Tonkinese carries one Siamese and one Burmese gene and its physical traits reflect those two parent breeds.

Find out some more amazing cat facts here.

A cat named Sue

Imagine naming your pet the way you might name your flesh and blood - after your favourite aunt, or maybe with your own middle name. Not only is this boring human name practice respectful toward your loving pet, but it's downright funny, too.

Peekaboo

While the short, soft Tonkinese coat carries dark points, these markings are not as well defined as in the Siamese pattern and they blend into the body colour. Here's how to prepare for your next cat.

Moderate wedge

The Tonkinese body shape is intermediate, the head being described as a moderate wedge with a square muzzle.A cat's teeth require a lot of caring; find out more.

Clean genes

The Tonkinese carries one Siamese and one Burmese gene and its physical traits reflect those two parent breeds. Read more about how different breeds get along here.

Tale of two kitties

This hybrid of the Siamese and Burmese was first developed in Canada in the 1960s and the Canadian Cat Association was the first registering body in the world to accord it full recognition. Check out some tips on getting to know your cat.

What's up?

Popular with the public, the Tonkinese's temperament makes him the perfect 'people cat' with his inquisitive, affectionate and outgoing personality.

What makes cats playful? Find out here.