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 Cat Breeds - There are a variety of different cat breeds. Read about the many domestic cat breeds, including the Maine Coon and Siamese cats. And view the many cat breeds pictures to see how each breed differs dramatically in coat length and overall look.
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Turkish Van Cats. Online source of information and pictures of Turkish Van Cats including Turkish Van breed description, history and typical chracteristics of the Turkish Van.
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TUKISH VAN CATS
The Turkish Van Cat has a love for playing in water, so is often
referred to as the "Turkisg Swimming Cat". It is a very affectionate, loving and lively cat
who is also very intelligent.
They are truly wonderful cats with a distinctive personality and
beauty that you have to experience to fully appreciate.
History
The Turkish Van is an ancient and natural breed believed to have
originated in the eastern part of Turkey which is also known as
Eastern Anatolia.
Because they were "discovered" by two Englishwomen
(Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington) in the 1950s near Lake Van,
they were named the Turkish Van cats.
The Turkish Van is the only cat that loves water. It may be that
this came about because of this cat's need to catch fish but now it seems
the breed just loves to swim for pleasure.
Characteristics and Temperament
The Turkish Van is a loyal, loving and very intelligent cat. Its
temperament depends greatly on its upbringing, the amount of human
contact and handling it receives as a kitten, and the temperament of
the mother herself.
The Turkish Van is an active cat who is very smart. He is not a lap cat
but a lively companion with avery lovely voice.
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Description
Turkish Vans are semi-longhaired cats with soft, silky hair that
thickens in the winter.
The only colour seen in this breed is white. The pattern you will see
is called van. This is when only the head and tail have colouring.
The unique Van Pattern-mostly white with
coloured markings on the head and tail-is a characteristic of this
cat.
The Van Pattern is a variation in some other breeds, meaning
only some cats have this pattern. However, with the Turkish Van,
this pattern isn't a variation, but a requirement.
The Turkish Van's
patches are usually red or tortie, although they're sometimes black,
cream, blue, or tabby. These cats have blue or amber eyes, or odd
eyes (one blue, one amber).
Turkish Vans are large and heavy, but
slow to mature. A kitten may take three to five years to reach its
full size. These cats have broad chests and heavy bones. However,
despite their large bodies, they're very graceful, which breeders
say is part of their charm.
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