Turkish Angora

Animals Unique | Turkish Angora | The Turkish Angora is a breed of domestic cat natively found in Turkey. Turkish Angoras are one of the ancient, naturally-occurring cat breeds, having originated in central Turkey, in the Ankara region.

 

The Turkish Angora is mostly white in color and has a silky, medium-long length coat, no Undercoat and a fine bone structure. The Turkish Angora cat breed is also known to have bright blue eyes and occasionally eyes That are of a different color (like one blue eye and one yellow eye).

 

There seems a to be a connection Between Ankara Cats and Persian cats and the Turkish Angora is also a distant cousin of the Turkish Van cat. Although the Turkish Angora does share some characteristics with the Persian cat, They are Distinctly different species.

 

 

Although Turkish Angora cats are known for Their shimmery white coat, currently there are more than twenty varieties Including black, blue, reddish fur. They come in tabby and tabby-white, along with smoke varieties, and are in every color other than pointed, lavender, and cinnamon.

 

The Turkish Angora cat is a domestic cat breed popular today Mainly due to Their coat usually white, blue eyes and Their playful personality. Turkish Angora cats are active animals and are very loving and affectionate towards Their owners.

Turkish Angora Facts
Name: Turkish Angora
Origin: Turkey
Average Size: 60cm (2ft)
Average Weight: 4.5kg (10lbs)
Average Life Span: 14 years
Group: Mediumhair
Colour: Cream, Brown, Lilac, Fawn, White
Average Litter Size: 4
Temperament: Affectionate, loving and playful