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TONKINESE
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The Tonkinese is a shorthaired cat
that has a pointed coat pattern being midway between Himalayan point and Burmese point,
this gives a distinctive coat colour and texture. This Breed has an intermediate
body-shape which shows a sleek outline. The head is a modified wedge with muzzle being
square. The slight nose break is more apparent in profile. An active and affectionate cat. |
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| HEAD |
| Modified wedge,
longer than wide, square muzzle with a whisker break. |
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| NOSE |
| Long with a slight
indentation in profile. |
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| EARS |
| Medium in size,
broad at base with rounded tips.Spaced well apart. |
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| EYES |
Medium in size,
almond shaped, slanted and set wide apart.
Colour: Aqua |
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| BODY |
| Medium in size,
lithe and muscular. Mid in type, between a svelte Siamese and the more compact Burmese. |
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| TAIL |
| Long in proportion
to body and tapering. |
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| COAT |
Medium-short, glossy
and close-lying. |
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| FAULTS |
Total resemblance to
Siamese or Burmese.
Definite nose break.
Blue or green eyes. |
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Faults
precluding
an award |
Yellow eyes
White locket or button. |
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| SCALE
OF POINTS |
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| Body, legs, paws and
tail |
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CFSA January 2001 |