| type="text/javascript"> | | | | roots can be traced to Canada. |
| A shorthair feline breed, Tonkinese is believed by | | | | A combination of Siamese elegance and Burmese |
| some to have been imported alongside Siamese from | | | | muscularity, the Tonkinese is a medium sized cat. It is |
| the Orient in nineteenth century. Others maintain that | | | | sleek and strong and weighs in the range of eight to |
| it is an artificially created breed. In either case the | | | | ten pounds for healthy adults. Body shape is that of |
| modern origin of Tonkinese was in twentieth century | | | | the classical Siamese of old with a modified triangular |
| when it was produced through crossing of Siamese | | | | head and almond shaped eyes that range in color |
| with Burmese cats. Since then the cat has gone | | | | from blue to green and golden. They are the only |
| through various stages of development and is now | | | | purebreds to have aqua colored eyes. Fur is short |
| recognized by most cat fancies around the world. To | | | | and dense and occurs in mink, solid or pointed |
| many it is still very much a Siamese that resembles | | | | patterns. Coat colors include blue, silver, gray, |
| the traditional Meezer cat of a few decades back. | | | | platinum and chocolate. Overall appearance of the |
| Tonkinese is the only feline breed whose modern | | | | Tonkinese is that of a slightly rounded, charming cat. |