Norwegian Forest
VS
Tonkinese
Norwegian Forest vs Tonkinese
Compare Norwegian Forest 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
Norwegian Forest
Tonkinese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
5 – 10 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Norwegian Forest
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tonkinese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Norwegian Forest
The Norwegian Forest cat is a large, muscular Scandinavian breed with a dense, water‑resistant double coat and strong climbing ability. Slow to mature, they are gentle, affectionate, and intelligent, needing vertical space, regular grooming, and play to stay healthy and content.
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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