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.
Lo sapevi?
- 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.
⚡ In breve
Taglia
Medio
Peso
5-9 lbs
Aspettativa di vita
12-18 years
Livello di energia
Alto
Adatto ai bambini
Sì
Adatto all'appartamento
Sì
💖 Personalità e comportamento
Active and bond strongly with one or two people; intelligent and confident.
🍖 Cibo e premi
High-quality balanced diet; less prone to obesity than many breeds.
⚠️ Informazioni generali — per esigenze alimentari specifiche, consulta un veterinario.
🧶 Gioco e attività
Giochi e attività preferiti:
- Climbing
- Fetch
- Water play
- Wand chasing
Athletic jumpers and runners; benefit from tall cat trees.
🏡 Ambiente di vita
Indoor homes with climbing opportunities; companionable with other pets.
✨ Curiosità
- 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.