TONKINESE CATS
Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by the Cat Writer’s Association of America (1998)
The first, and most comprehensive, book on Tonkinese,
Published 1998 in hardback by TFH/Kingdom Books ISBN 1-85279-087-3
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When I first met these lovely cats I was keenly aware of the lack of available information on them, so I began to gather my own data, after 5 years of hard work I had enough for a book. I wanted to write a book that would suit people with a variety of interests in cats and especially Tonkinese - from the first time pet owner to the enthusiastic breeder. I had a wonderful response from Tonk lovers internationally and received many photos.
In 272 pages there are around 100 colour photos and illustrations with named Tonks, including some from Germany, New Zealand and USA. The foreword is by biologist Roger Tabor (author of many cat books and BBC TV presenter). Although the book has an emphasis on UK Tonkinese I have included information on registration in many other countries, comparisons of the different breed standards for competition and even the names that we give the different colours of the cats. I've also included a full colour mating chart! There are chapters on breeding, buying kittens, feline bereavement, cats and law etc. etc. I hope you enjoy my book and find it both interesting and useful - whether you have a Tonkinese or any other cat!
Linda Vousden
REVIEWS
Your Cat Magazine
"There’s so much here it could well be sub-titled - Everything you wanted to know about Tonkinese but never dared to ask - ....You could buy this book and progress from a complete beginner without a Tonkinese to a successful breeder with show trophies to prove." "Lavish and comprehensive."
Cat World Magazine
"..... crammed with information, very well illustrated with photographs and diagrams. No aspect of Tonkinese ownership is overlooked, and the book could easily be viewed as a ‘bible’ for anyone wishing to enjoy this magnificent breed." "....... much of the advice would be applicable to other breeds too."
Julia May, Feline Advisory Bureau Journal
".... this is a very useful book and could prove even more useful in future. How many of us wish that there had been such books about our own breed in its early years, with photographs and pedigrees of named cats!"