Hi and welcome!

I can definitely understand your situation, because I experienced the same thing not too long ago! I grew up with DSH (mix breed) cats and my own kitty died a few weeks before I left for my freshman year of college. A year of living in the dorms then a year of study abroad made it a full two years before I got a new cat. While studying abroad I decided I NEEDED to get a cat when I moved home, so I had a ton of time to look at breeds and dream about my future kitty!

I had never met a tonk before getting one, and in fact had at first been set on a burmese (I'm very glad I got a tonk instead!). I searched high and low for a breeder... it seemed like everyone nearby had no kittens, or all males (I had my heart set on a girl). I actually ended up finding my breeder from a recommendation on this message board. Talking to people who have purchased kittens is always a good way to get a feel for a breeder. Also, don't be afraid to call a breeder! I always found e-mail to be the least threatening way of contacting someone, but the fact is, some great breeders prefer phone calls to e-mails! This also gives you a really good opportunity to gauge the breeder... you can learn a lot from just talking to a breeder.

Anyway, this was somewhat long winded, but I hope it helps! And if you live anywhere near Long Island let me know because I can put you in touch with my breeder.

PS- I'll attach a pic of my girl Sina for you to see!

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