Tonkinese — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Tonkinese — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Tonkinese is a medium-sized, semi-foreign cat that is well muscled and feels surprisingly heavy for its size; the overall type is intermediate, neither cobby nor svelte, and the impression is of an alert, active and sociable animal.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is a modified, slightly rounded wedge a little longer than it is wide, with high gently planed cheekbones, a blunt muzzle of equal length and width, a slight whisker break and a slight stop at eye level; ears are medium with broad bases and oval tips, set on the sides and top of the head.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is a medium-length rectangle with well-developed muscle and a taut abdomen; legs are fairly slim, hind slightly longer than front, with oval feet (five toes front, four behind), and a tapering tail in proportion to the body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is medium short, close lying, fine, soft and silky with a lustrous sheen; TICA groups the breed as Sepia, Mink and Pointed, in solid and tortoiseshell divisions, with all colours accepted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour comes in mink (aqua eyes), pointed (blue eyes) and solid (green to yellow-green) forms; the body is a rich even shade without spots or barring, while the points (mask, ears, feet, tail) are dense and clearly marked but merge gently into the body in minks.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include rapid eye oscillation, a depressed or protruding sternum, miniaturisation (mature males under 7 lb, females under 5 lb), any visible malformation, crossed eyes, tail faults, extra toes, white lockets/buttons and a challenging temperament, while fear or fleeing is permitted but threatening is not.