Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Tonkinese
Origins	Ethiopia	Canada
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	10	18
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Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Tonkinese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Tonkinese cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and Tonkinese coats?	Shorthair	Medium-short
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set

Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Tonkinese?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Tonkinese?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Tonk

Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than Tonkinese?	14-15 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Tonkinese cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Tonkinese?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Tonkinese?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma

Abyssinian vs Tonkinese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Tonkinese cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1000

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