I happened to get all of mine from the same breeder at different times...getting them at the same time from the same breeder would make the transition the easiest for you and them as they will already be friends...but they will eventually get along so it really doesn't matter...



Tonks are social by nature, they really want a companion but sometimes once the cat is established and over about 6 mos. old, introducing a new kitten excites some territory instinct and the cat needs to be "reminded" that it really wants the companion...Bentley threw a fit for about three days every time I brought in a new one home and then he just got over it...Alastair was still young when we brought Fin home and he took to him right away...the "new" kittens are so used to a million cats around that the hissing and fuss generally doesn't even phase them and they will continue to annoy the established cats until finally being accepted...



I, like you, wanted specific colors and coat patterns and wound up compromising with Bentley taking a Champagne Point instead of Mink because the minute I saw him I knew I had to have him...after him I would put my order in with my breeder and she would contact me when one became available...ironically though, Natural and Blue are the most common colors Tonks will produce when bred together natually...however...most breeders prefer to show the Platinum coat and in order to get this they have to do a little bit of breeding gymnastics...when doing so they end up with more Champagnes and less Naturals and Blues...and so they become harder to come by. I really wanted a Blue Mink, but my breeder hardly produces blues and when she does she normally keeps them for breeding...I was able to get Alastair because although he was a Mink his eyes are not to standard and the yellow/green color of a Solid...but he's such an awesome cat I didn't care...oh and none of mine have ever scratched on the furniture and they all have their front and back claws.



Here is the list of breeders from the Tonkinese Breed Association, there is also a contact number as there may be more in your area who did not want to be listed...



http://www.tonkinesebreedassociation.org/Referrals.htm#breeders

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