Turkish Angora
The Turkish Angora is one of the oldest longhaired cat breeds in the world — graceful, elegant and athletic with a silky, single-layered coat. They are one of the most active and playful of all longhaired breeds. Turkish Angoras are extremely people-oriented, love to be the centre of attention and have been known to manage their households through sheer force of personality.
About
The Turkish Angora is one of the oldest longhaired cat breeds in the world — graceful, elegant and athletic with a silky, single-layered coat. They are one of the most active and playful of all longhaired breeds. Turkish Angoras are extremely people-oriented, love to be the centre of attention and have been known to manage their households through sheer force of personality.
History
The Turkish Angora has been documented in Turkey since the 15th century and was highly prized at the Ottoman court. They were the first longhaired cats to arrive in Europe, brought by French and Italian traders in the 16th century. They were used in breeding programmes for Persians, which nearly led to their extinction. The Turkish government established a breeding programme at Ankara Zoo to preserve the breed in the early 20th century.
Care & Health
Blue-eyed and odd-eyed white cats may be deaf — test kittens before purchase. Screen for HCM.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Turkey
- Life Span
- 12–18 years
- Size
- medium
- Hair Shed
- moderate
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Good with Kids
- medium
- Colours
- White is the traditional and most prized colour. However, all colours and patterns are now accepted in most registries except for chocolate, lavender/lilac and colourpoint.
Health Considerations
Grooming
Surprisingly easy to maintain despite the long coat — it has a single layer and does not mat easily. Weekly brushing is sufficient.
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