Siamese vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	Tonkinese
Origins	Thailand	Canada
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Group	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	15	18
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Siamese vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siamese 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	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Siamese or Tonkinese cat?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Siamese and Tonkinese coats?	Short Hair	Medium-short
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	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	No data available	Blue
Ear Shape	No data available	Pointed Medium Wide-set

Siamese vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

Siamese vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Siamese 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, Siamese 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, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese 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: Siamese vs Tonkinese?	High: Siamese 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, Siamese or Tonkinese?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Tonkinese?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese 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, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Tonkinese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Tonk

Siamese vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Siamese cats live longer than Tonkinese?	12-15 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Tonkinese cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Tonkinese?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma

Siamese vs Tonkinese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Tonkinese cat?	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1000

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