"Dogs have owners, Cats have Servants"
This saying is very true, once you adopt
one of these delightful breeds you are in for a lifetime of slavery of the
nicest kind. These two breeds complement each other and indeed without the Siamese
we would not have the Tonkinese.
My main aim when breeding these two breeds is to produce felines that are true
to type (Breed Standard) both in confirmation and temperament. Felines that are muscular
and athletic with healthy constitutions and that are long-lived. Felines that have strong
characters, are confident, playful, affectionate and loyal. Felines that
are lifetime companions, friends and loving family members.
Please explore the menu items at the top of
the page where you will find more information about each breed
as well as seeing pictures of my ever expanding family.
To view our slideshow please click on the left or right thumbnails. Click on
individual slides to view a larger image - can be very large.
Show News:
30 March 2019 Kernow CC Show - Exeter. A really well run show on a lovely day. I decided to
take my stud boy Comet in the hope of him achieving his final certificate for Grand title and am
pleased he achieved it. Also took along Tonkyway Csilla to see what she made of the whole process
and she behaved really well having a red rosette day in her kitten Class.
Dec 2018 - Tonkinese Breed Club Show held at Bracknell on 8th December 2018.
As always its great to enter my cats
and see other Tonkyway cats being shown at our Breed Club Show. Not very many entries this year but as
always a lovely atmosphere from the club members and lots of lovely comments from visitors. For Dawnita
this was her first show as an Adult and although rather nervous she behaved beautifully and collected two cc's.
Tseen-She has not been on the show bench for some time but has started down the road to collecting certificates
for her Grand title. Tonkyway Saba (Dawnita's full litter brother) is a real pro when it comes to showing and
as always delighted everyone with his friendly and affectionate nature, my thanks to Antoinette for showing
this boy, who is now a bit of a film star.
July 2018 - Congratulations to Wilma Morrison and Tonkyway Kya who made "Champion" at the Scotia Cat Fanciers
Show on 14th July 2018 at 14 months of age.
Congratulations also to Antoinette Walker & Tonkyway Saba (Theo) who has made Champion Premier
and at the Shows in Bristol on 8th September 2018 gained his first two Grand Premier certificates.
Very well done to you both.
March 2018 - Kernow Cat Club Show at Exeter First show of the season and off to a good
start with Tseen-She gaining her third 'cc' to make her up to a Champion. Comet received
Best of Breed but failed to get his final 'gc'. Dawnita, attending a show for the first
time did brilliantly well and had a 'Red Rosette' day. Overall things went smoothly but
quite a delay in closing the show and then we we finally got out we were all locked in
the car park so more delays.
9th December 2017 - TBC Show & National Cat Club Show, Bracknell. A really lovely day out with a
super atmosphere in the hall and lovely rosettes. Zohreh achieved BOB in the National and gained a cc in
both certificates so can now be made up to GR.CH. Comet gained BOB in the TBC Show and also a cc in both
shows so is now well on the way to getting his Grand title. Comet was very relaxed and enjoyed all the
fuss and attention. Other Tonkyway cats being shown were IGRCH Tonkyway IO who got Best of Variety in
the National; and Tonkyway Tarendra (Shenandoah kitten) who was in his first ever show.
October 2017 - Fake Vet Convicted. A few months ago it was brought to my attention that the person responsible for
the death of my founder queen "Venus" was in fact not a qualified vet but man with no qualifications who had used the
identity of a properly qualified vet to obtain employment. This man whose real name is Patrick Keniry has been
committing this type of offence since 1986 and has been convicted four times & served custodial sentences.
He joined my local vet practice as a locum in February 2015 and was responsible for the death of Venus in
June of that year. His deception was not discovered until May of 2017 and he has now been convicted and
awaiting sentencing on October 2017. I hope he gets a very long custodial sentence for all the suffering
and heart-ache he has caused both animals and their owners. A copy of the news article along with photo
can be seen if you click here
23 September 2017 - South Western Counties CC Show - Taunton. Really pleased to be able to attend this show again
and most especially because it is on my doorstep. Comet had another good day and received his third cc so can now
be made up to Champion. Zohreh had some still competition so unfortunately cannot add any more cc's towards her
Grand title.
2 September 2017 - Wyvern Cat Club & Tonkinese Cat Club Shows at Worcester. A very busy day as I took five cats
(one on exhibition); Comet was definitely the star having a 'red rosette' day and getting Best of Breed and two
cc's towards his Champion title; he was extremely well behaved and 'chilled out', this being his first show as
an Adult and only just nine months of age. Zohreh also had a good day gaining her first Grand cc's, disappointing
that one was withheld due to a question over her colour (Blue v Caramel). Columbae, as a Senior but very
inexperienced at showing was successful in gaining her third cc so can now be made up to Champion.
Eleana, only entered in the one show also behaved really well but had some very stiff competition,
it was a new experience for her and I was delighted with her attitude.On exhibition only was my new
First Generation stud boy Tonkyway Dark Tenousei, he too behaved extremely well.
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