Where did Tonkinese cats originate from?
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Why are they called Tonkinese?
People were often confused about the spelling of Tonkanese, so in 1971 the name was switched to Tonkinese, in reference to the Bay of Tonkin in Vietnam—though these cats have zero association with Vietnam.
Are Tonkinese cats healthy?
Though the Tonkinese is generally healthy, she is sometimes more prone to dental disease and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). FLUTD causes cats discomfort or pain when urinating. It’s common in overweight cats but some breeds, like the Tonkinese, are affected by it more often.
What is the lifespan of a Tonkinese cat?
10-15 years
The lifespan of the Tonkinese ranges from 10-15 years. Average weight: 10-14 pounds.
When did the Tonkinese cat come to America?
The Tonkinese first arrived in the US in the 1930s. The same female cat who founded the Burmese breed in the US, Wong Mau, contributed to the Tonkinese breed; some Tonkinese lines can be traced back to Wong Mau today. The Tonkinese is a breeze to care for.
Who is the founder of the Tonkinese breed?
The same female cat who founded the Burmese breed in the US, Wong Mau, contributed to the Tonkinese breed; some Tonkinese lines can be traced back to Wong Mau today. The Tonkinese is a breeze to care for. With a short coat that requires minimal upkeep, grooming is a rare necessity.
What’s the average life span of a Tonkinese cat?
The average life expectancy of an indoor cat is between 9 to 15 years, sadly some breeds now have a shorter life expectancy than they used to – possibly due to excessive breeding for type (breed shape) and/or in-breeding. In my experience the Tonkinese generally live between 13 and 18 years.
What kind of disease does a Tonkinese cat have?
Though the Tonkinese is generally healthy, she is sometimes more prone to dental disease and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). FLUTD causes cats discomfort or pain when urinating. It’s common in overweight cats but some breeds, like the Tonkinese, are affected by it more often.
The Tonkinese first arrived in the US in the 1930s. The same female cat who founded the Burmese breed in the US, Wong Mau, contributed to the Tonkinese breed; some Tonkinese lines can be traced back to Wong Mau today. The Tonkinese is a breeze to care for.
Is there such a thing as a Tonkinese cat?
It is believed that Tonkinese-like cats have existed in the West since at least the early 19th century. The founder of the American Burmese type, a female named Wong Mau imported to the United States in 1930, is thought to have been genetically a crossbreed of this type.
The same female cat who founded the Burmese breed in the US, Wong Mau, contributed to the Tonkinese breed; some Tonkinese lines can be traced back to Wong Mau today. The Tonkinese is a breeze to care for. With a short coat that requires minimal upkeep, grooming is a rare necessity.
How much does a Tonk kitten cost in the UK?
Presently in the UK you can expect to pay upwards of £700 for a pedigree Tonkinese kitten. If you are asking this question because you are thinking of buying a Tonk kitten then I recommend that you also read Buying A Tonkinese and More About Kittens.