Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Japanese Bobtail |  Tonkinese |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan | Canada / Thailand / United States |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Coat | Short | Short |
| Weight | 2.5–4.5 kg | 2.5–5.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 13–17 yrs | 12–16 yrs |
| Energy | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Affection | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Grooming needs | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Vocality | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Good with kids | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Good with pets | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Shedding | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Flat fit | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Running cost | €77 / month | €79 / month |
Japanese Bobtail verdict
The pom-pom tail and the endless conversation
Get one if
- · Busy family homes with children or dogs
- · People who want a cat that talks back
- · Households happy to keep two cats
Think again if
- · Anyone who wants a quiet cat
- · Homes where the cat would be alone all day
- · Owners with no interest in daily play
Tonkinese verdict
The diplomat between chatty and cuddly
Get one if
- · People who want an interactive, talkative cat
- · Homes where someone is around most of the day
- · Families with gentle children and other pets
Think again if
- · Households that need silence
- · People away for long workdays without a companion cat
- · Anyone who wants a cat that keeps to itself