About Our Breeds

Tonkinese: 

For many years it was believed that when pair of Tonkinese were bred together, the litter frequently contained ‘Siamese’ and ‘Burmese’ kittens, as well as the mink variation, which is what was considered to be the only ‘real’ Tonkinese.  We now know that these are just coat colour density variations. All Tonkinese are a darker hue on face, tail and legs and may be produced in a high contrast (pointed), low contrast (solid) or medium (mink) body tone in many colours. Each variety shares the same distinctive Tonkinese ‘look’. 

Tonkinese cats make wonderful healthy family pets - especially the boys who usually have extremely affectionate, lovable natures.  They are intelligent, inquisitive cats that enjoy helping (or hindering), sharing your house and bed, or viewing the world from a vantage point on your shoulder.  They are however, very people oriented, sociable animals, which do not like to be left alone for long periods of time.
 

Orientals: 

A full colour version of the Siamese breed, Orientals are equally intelligent and affectionate, but are generally gentler and quieter than their pointed cousins.  They often choose one special person, child or adult, to whom they give their undying loyalty and devotion while remaining on friendly, but not overly familiar terms with other family members.  They may disappear under the bed when visitors arrive, but are always there to greet you lovingly after a hard day at work.  The silver tabbies are stunning elegant creatures with green eyes and a spotted, striped or classical pattern that contrasts beautifully with their pale silver background.

Barb Scott-Darwen

Phone: (07) 4780 4401