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I was wondering about the experience of Tonkinese owners have with the shedding of their pets. The breed description says that they shed very little. Is that true according to your experience? Two days ago I went to see a kitten and after 15 minutes of keeping him on my laps I was all covered in white hair. Is this something one should expect and the price you pay for the joy of their companionship or their is really an effective way to keep your house clean of cat hair so that your guests do not hate coming to your place and seating on your sofa.

Compared to most cats Tonks shed less...however...they do shed...Bentley does not shed any more or less than Fin and Ali...but his white hair shows up more on the darker furniture and throw blankets...I vaccuum and dust often. Brushing them often helps too...but I have to be honest and say I rarely brush them...

But, my trick living with 5 animals and not wanting to look like I own 5 animals when I go out...all of my clothes are light colored...whites, creams, beiges, browns ect...my friends make fun of me that I won't stray from my color palette...I'll fine with it...I'd rather be "boring" than "the lady with all the cat hair all over her!!!"

It's also handy to have a lint brush near the door for a quick touch up before leaving...

When it comes to shedding does it make difference whether a cat is male or female? Is shedding problem affected by spaying/neutring?

As far as I know the only things that could really affect shedding are temperature (seasonal changes), and illness....

I personally don't notice my cats shedding any more of less at the change of seasons, but I do notice it with my greyhounds, who also are very low shedding animals, my white one actually molts his coat in the spring, which is very unusual for the breed.