• Hungarian Language
  • English Language
 

Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental" Compare Siamese and Tonkinese. Which is better: Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Tonkinese Oriental
OriginsThailand flagThailand Canada flagCanada United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank151816
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Tonk Oriental Shorthair
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental cat?
$600 to $1200 $600 to $1000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Semi-foreign
Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape No data available Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Blue Green
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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Tonkinese and Oriental coats?
Short Hair Medium-short Short Hair
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Slender Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Oval Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Straight Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, vocal and attentive Long, social and playful Long, vocal and social
Guarding Instinct Moderate Moderate Low
Protection Instincts Moderate Moderate Low
Climbing Ability High Moderate High
Jumping Ability Excellent Good Good
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Poor Poor

Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Low
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
12-15 years 14-16 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
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.
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Orientals 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 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Hot Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Social and playful meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Good, very social and friendly Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression Vocal and social Social and playful Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Social and playful tail movements Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate Moderate
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Moderate Moderate Low
Territoriality High Moderate Low
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Curious
Social
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low High Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
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 or Oriental?
Active Curious Energetic
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.
Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental?
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.
High: Oriental 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 or Oriental?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
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.
Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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 or Oriental?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
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.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Tonkinese or Oriental?
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.
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.

Popular Cat Compares

    Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

    Rate This Comparsion - Siamese vs Tonkinese vs Oriental

    Reviews