Turkish Angora
The Turkish Angora is an ancient, elegant breed with a silky coat and graceful movements. These intelligent, playful cats are known for their swimming ability and strong bonds with their families.
About the Turkish Angora
The Turkish Angora is one of the oldest natural cat breeds, originating in the Ankara region of Turkey. They were treasured by Turkish royalty.
Turkish Angoras are elegant, fine-boned cats with long, silky coats. While they’re often associated with pure white coats, they actually come in many colors.
These cats are intelligent, playful, and athletic. They love to climb to high places. They’re known for their fascination with water.
Turkish Angoras form strong bonds with their families and can be quite protective of their favorite people.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, while white is famous, Turkish Angoras come in many colors and patterns.
Yes, many Turkish Angoras are fascinated by water, which is unusual for cats.
White cats, including Turkish Angoras, have a higher incidence of deafness, especially those with blue eyes.
Despite their long coat, Turkish Angoras need only moderate grooming.
Turkish Angoras are relatively rare, especially pure-bred cats with documented lineage.