Tonkinese Characteristics

They come in three different color patterns, but the mink color with aqua eyes is the only color to be shown. This is the only aqua-eyed cat breed! One of the recognized color patterns is indeed the color point, which has a contrasting color of body fur in comparison to its darker points (like the Siamese). The other two recognized patterns are mink and solid, though the solid isn’t completely solid but rather less contrasting in color than the previous two patterns. They come in platinum, blue, natural, and champagne.

Tonks are a medium sized breed, but their weight will surprise you because they are muscular and quite heavy for their size. Their coat is short, thick, and very soft. They have a slightly wedge shaped head and large, open almond shaped eyes. Their look reminds people of the apple head (or traditional) Siamese.