Tonkinese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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

Size Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Siamese 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	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Tonkinese or Siamese cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Tonkinese and Siamese coats?	Medium-short	Short 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.	No data available
Eye Color	Blue	No data available
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	No data available

Tonkinese vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Siamese 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese 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, Tonkinese or Siamese?	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 Siamese?	Curious	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Siamese?	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Siamese?	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Siamese?	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Siamese?	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Siamese?	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, Tonkinese or Siamese?	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, Tonkinese or Siamese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Tonkinese vs Siamese Other Names Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Siamese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Tonkinese cats live longer than Siamese?	14-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Siamese cat?	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Siamese?	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Siamese?	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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Tonkinese vs Siamese Price Comparison

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

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