Physical Description

Body The ideal Tonkinese is intermediate in type, being neither cobby nor svelte. It should give the impression of an alert, active cat with good muscular development. The cat should be surprisingly heavy. While the breed is to be considered medium in size, balance and proportion are of greater importance. Females usually run 6-8 pounds and males 8-12. They are very muscular so appear lighter than they are.

Head The head is a modified wedge, the muzzle is blunt with a slight whisker break. GP,RW LAWest Casper Ghost. Image © Copyright Linda Martino. All rights reserved.

Eyes Tonkinese are the only pedigree cats with aqua eyes. Eye color varies from blue to green/gold. The eyes are an open almond shape.