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.
Le saviez-vous ?
- 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.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Moyen
Poids
5-9 lbs
Espérance de vie
12-18 years
Niveau d'énergie
Élevé
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Oui
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Active and bond strongly with one or two people; intelligent and confident.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
High-quality balanced diet; less prone to obesity than many breeds.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🧶 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Climbing
- Fetch
- Water play
- Wand chasing
Athletic jumpers and runners; benefit from tall cat trees.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Indoor homes with climbing opportunities; companionable with other pets.
✨ Anecdotes
- 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.