Turkish Angora
One of the oldest natural cat breeds, the Turkish Angora originates from the Ankara region of central Anatolia. Recognised by a long silky single coat and a distinctive plumed tail.
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- All-white blue-eyed Turkish Angoras can be deaf, due to genetics.
- A protected breed in Turkey - the gene pool is managed at Ankara Zoo.
- Known for their love of water.
- Their tail is sometimes called a 'plume' or 'ostrich feather'.
- Often considered the ancestor of most longhaired Western breeds.
⚡ Auf einen Blick
Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
5-9 lbs
Lebenserwartung
12-18 years
Energielevel
Hoch
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Ja
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Active and bond strongly with one or two people; intelligent and confident.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
High-quality balanced diet; less prone to obesity than many breeds.
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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Climbing
- Fetch
- Water play
- Wand chasing
Athletic jumpers and runners; benefit from tall cat trees.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Indoor homes with climbing opportunities; companionable with other pets.
✨ Wissenswertes
- All-white blue-eyed Turkish Angoras can be deaf, due to genetics.
- A protected breed in Turkey - the gene pool is managed at Ankara Zoo.
- Known for their love of water.
- Their tail is sometimes called a 'plume' or 'ostrich feather'.
- Often considered the ancestor of most longhaired Western breeds.