Tonkinese
VS
Burmilla
Tonkinese vs Burmilla
Compare Tonkinese and Burmilla 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
Tonkinese
Burmilla
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 6 kg
3 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Tonkinese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Burmilla
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Summary
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.
About Burmilla
The Burmilla is a medium‑sized, elegant cat with a luminous shaded or tipped silver coat and expressive green eyes. Affectionate, playful yet calm, it is social with children and other pets. Generally healthy with moderate grooming needs, it suits many home types.
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