Tonkinese vs Burmilla Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Tonkinese	Burmilla
Origins	Canada	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	18	72
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Tonkinese vs Burmilla Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Burmilla cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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, Tonkinese or Burmilla cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Tonkinese and Burmilla coats?	Medium-short	Short Hair Long Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.
Eye Color	Blue	Green
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set

Tonkinese vs Burmilla Grooming Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Burmilla Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Challenging to Train: Burmilla cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	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, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	Curious	Easy Going
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmilla cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Burmilla?	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmilla cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Burmilla?	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	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, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Tonkinese vs Burmilla Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Tonk	Asian Burmilla

Tonkinese vs Burmilla Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Tonkinese cats live longer than Burmilla?	14-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Burmilla cat?	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Burmilla?	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Burmilla cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Burmilla?	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia

Tonkinese vs Burmilla Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Burmilla cat?	$600 to $1000	$800 to $1200

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