Balinese
VS
Tonkinese
Balinese vs Tonkinese
Compare Balinese and Tonkinese side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Balinese
Tonkinese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 28 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Balinese
Tonkinese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Balinese
The Balinese is a semi‑longhaired Siamese‑type cat with vivid blue eyes, silky low‑shedding coat, and plumed tail. Active, very vocal, and people focused, it thrives on attention, play, training, and vertical space, suiting interactive homes more than quiet, hands‑off households.
About Tonkinese
Tonkinese are medium-sized, muscular cats combining Siamese elegance with Burmese solidity. They have silky low-maintenance coats in mink, pointed or solid patterns and striking aqua to greenish blue eyes. Affectionate, playful, social and vocal, they thrive on attention and interaction.
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