2006-11-20 08:06:52 · 4 answers · asked by dinobeetlebug 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
This site says that they are warm, loving & highly intelligent & they love playing games, both with humans & with other Tonkinese.
http://www.moggies.co.uk/breeds/tonkinese.html
and this site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ww2/A563212
says that "besides relating well to humans, they also develop strong bonds with their own kind, as well as getting along with other cats and dogs."
It goes on to suggest that they will be lonely if they are 'only' cats & recommends that you provide feline company for them.
So apart from looking gorgeous they sound like great little guys to have around - who'll enjoy being with both you & with other cats.
2006-11-20 08:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by Solow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tonkinese Personality
2016-12-12 03:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how the Cat Fancier Assoc. (CFA) describes their personality;
"The colorful personality of the Tonkinese make them ideal companions. They will take possession of your lap and shoulder, and they will supervise your activities. They are warm and loving, highly intelligent, with an incredible memory and senses that are akin to radar. They are strong willed, and their humans are wise to use persistent persuasion in training them. They are naturals at inventing and playing games, using favorite toys to play fetch, and delighting in games of tag with each other. Of course hide ‘n seek is a favorite game, which they play with humans as well as other Tonks. They become your “door greeter” and will happily entertain your guests. They have been described by enthusiastic owners as part puppy (following their owner around the house), part monkey (their “acrobatics” are legend!), and can sound like an elephant running through your house when they choose. In short: they quickly take over and run your house and your life! Their affectionate ways are impossible to ignore, and they quickly endear themselves to family and visitors. "
I have one & would have to agree with everything they say. I often call him my "dog".
2006-11-21 04:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by chyrelanne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are quiet and standoff-ish until their trust is won. They do tend to be loners. I have 2 and I love them very much. They are so pretty too.
2006-11-20 08:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋