Persian
VS
Tonkinese
Persian vs Tonkinese
Compare Persian 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
Persian
Tonkinese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 6 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
2/5
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
Persian
Tonkinese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Persian
The Persian is a calm, people‑oriented pedigree cat with a compact body, flat face, and large eyes. It has a long, dense coat in many colors that needs daily grooming and eye care. Suited to quiet indoor homes, Persians are gentle, quietly affectionate, and form close bonds with their owners.
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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