British Longhair
VS
Tonkinese
British Longhair vs Tonkinese
Compare British Longhair 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
British Longhair
Tonkinese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
2/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
British Longhair
Tonkinese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About British Longhair
British Longhairs are sturdy, medium‑large cats with a plush semi‑long coat and round “teddy bear” look. Calm, polite, and quietly affectionate, they suit many homes. They’re moderately active, need regular grooming, and are generally healthy when bred with attention to heart, kidney, and joint care.
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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