Cat breed guide
Tonkinese
The GCCF describes the Tonkinese as an outgoing, active and spirited cat with a short coat that is relatively self-maintaining. CFA says brushing two or three times a month keeps shedding to a minimum. It generally gets on well with children who have been taught to respect animals.
Tonkinese at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3.5 to 5.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3 to 4.5 kg
- Coat
- short, fine, soft and silky with a lustrous sheen, close lying
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- GCCF, Tonkinese, https://www.gccfcats.org/Cat-Breeds/Tonkinese, read 5 Oct 2026
- CFA, Tonkinese, http://cfa.org/breed/tonkinese/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.