About Tonks

Tonkinese were developed as a moderate combination of the Burmese and Siamese breeds. The results was a smooth, short coated, medium body type that has been described as "surprisingly heavy" when picked up. Adult weight ranges from 7 to 11 pounds, with males typically larger than females.

What is extreme about the Tonkinese breed is it's friendly, outgoing personality, which has given it the very well deserved reputation as "people pleasers". They have been described as part cat, part dog (they love to play fetch), part monkey because of their acrobatic abilities and a whole lot baby. They are devoted and affectionate. They absolutely adore their people, wanting to be with them as much as possible and thrive on attention. They play where their people are, getting underfoot, "helping" with paperwork. Many love to ride on the shoulders of not only their people but also anyone who comes into the house. They will leap unexpectedly on anyone, but with such soft paws that the startled visitor will be instantly relieved and enchanted by this display of unabashed affection.  Many tonks fetch, all chase and when playtime is over, the first place they head is to a warm lap, ready to purr when picked up. They say that it is impossible to "spoil" a tonk, they spoil you. Two tonks are twice the fun as they are as devoted to one another as to their humans.