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This article is from the Tonkinese Breed
FAQ, by Linda Martino linda@rhythm.com.
02 Tonkinese Cats: Temperament
As pretty as Tonkinese are, their personality is even better. A whole
book could be written on the Tonkinese personality. Tonks are
sociable, fun loving, involved cats. They are dog cats in that they
are people oriented like a dog with the convenience of a cat.
They have the intelligence and curiosity of a Siamese with a more laid
back personality of a Burmese. If you want a couch potato cat known
for its independence this is_ not_ the cat for you. They do have a
strong personality and can be stubborn, but they are so lovable it's
hard to get angry with them. Although active and muscular they are not
high strung and are very happy cats.
They are very social. They like people, other cats, children, and
dogs. They do not like living alone without attention. Frequently
people have two so they can entertain each other if you work. They
bond easily so they adjust well to new owners. They adjust well to
living inside as they love people. If left to roam outside, they may
be stolen or contact a health problem.
They usually play fetch and will jump to your shoulder. The shoulder
trick is fun early in the morning while you are getting dressed for
work! A cat tree is a good way to help exercise them. They love being
high and running up and down the tree helps use some of their excess
energy. They hate closed doors and want to know everything that goes
on.
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