Cats
of a colour range where the two extremes are represented by Siamese and Burmese. The two
extreme forms have been selectively bred, but the intermediate form was ignored until
relatively recently. Tonkinese type cats have been described for many years: the Chocolate
Siamese (Britain, 1880s; generally considered to be Burmese), Golden Siamese (USA, 1950s,
Siamese/Burmese hybrids),Golden Chechongs, Si-Burms and Zibelines (the French name for
Burmese). These all
had tan to brown
bodies with seal or
almost black masks
and points.