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.
¿Sabías que…?
- 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.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Mediano
Peso
5-9 lbs
Esperanza de vida
12-18 years
Nivel de energía
Alto
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Sí
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Active and bond strongly with one or two people; intelligent and confident.
🍖 Comida y premios
High-quality balanced diet; less prone to obesity than many breeds.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Climbing
- Fetch
- Water play
- Wand chasing
Athletic jumpers and runners; benefit from tall cat trees.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Indoor homes with climbing opportunities; companionable with other pets.
✨ Curiosidades
- 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.