Turkish Van: a cat breed with an ancient history

Bengal cat

Do you want a breed with the appearance of a leopard and the demeanor of a house cat? Then, without a doubt, get a Bengal cat, bred by crossing domestic and wild Bengal cats. Bengals have stunning coat colors that come in a variety of vibrant patterns: rosettes, spots, or even merle patterns (where one or more colors are mixed into the base coat color).

Bombay

If you do not take into account the calm, patient and friendly nature of the Bombay, you might think that he is a miniature copy of the black panther. The breed's exotic appearance was achieved by crossing a sable Burmese cat with a black American Shorthair, earning it the nickname "the patent leather baby with the new penny eyes."

What to feed?

The metabolism of hairless cats is increased because their body temperature is elevated and there is no fur. They need about twice as much food.

It is extremely important to keep your diet balanced.

The following products must be on the menu:

• high-quality elite feed;
• oatmeal;
• egg yolks;
• boiled fish, meat;
• cottage cheese, kefir;
• beets, carrots and zucchini.

An overabundance of vitamins should not be allowed, especially those that stimulate hair growth. Clean water should always be available.

Egyptian Mau

Egyptian Mau cats can run at speeds of up to 50 km per hour, making it difficult for them to sit still long enough for you to notice their natural spotted coloring and exotic markings around the eyes. Researchers believe the breed originated in Egypt at least 3,000 years ago, and likely descended from African wild cats.

Savannah

A relatively new breed that was recognized by the Cat Fanciers' Association in 2012, the Savannah is known for its unusual appearance. Large, tall ears are located on the top of the head. The savanna is also characterized by a long neck, long legs and a short, thick tail. In addition, these cats have exotic spotted and striped coats. And this is not surprising, the wild appearance of the savannah was achieved by crossing the African serval with a domestic cat.

Somali cat

Descended from the Abyssinian cat, the longhaired Somali also has the appearance of an African wild cat and, thanks to its bushy tail, can be mistaken for a fox. Like their related shorthaired Abyssinians, Somali cats are also intelligent, curious and very active animals. If you are looking for a calm cat for your lap, then the Somali breed is not for you.

Interesting Facts

1. If you see strange marks on your clothes or a grayish coating on your pet’s favorite chair, don’t be afraid. Such traces can be left by cat secretions secreted on the skin. Just wipe your pet with wet wipes more often.
2. By the way, bald pets love to swim. This is useful for them and brings them a lot of pleasure. Set aside time for water procedures once a week.
3. These animals are highly trainable. They can be taught to bring slippers and a newspaper. A funny game will keep them entertained.

Hairless cats are attractive, intelligent, original animals. They can become wonderful loyal friends.

Toyger

Thanks to its orange color with black or brown stripes and muscular body, the toyger can easily be confused with a real tiger cub. Fortunately, this breed is much nicer (and safer) to humans than a tiger cub and is known for its sweet, calm and friendly nature. The wild appearance of the Toyger was obtained by crossing a Bengal and a domestic tabby shorthair cat.

Habits and character of the Turkish Angora

The reviews left by owners about Angoras are definitely positive, since the pet’s character is sunny and peaceful.

Domestic Angoras do not particularly like to play or play pranks for a long time; they are very careful and attentive.

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The peculiarity of the character of the Angora breed is the recognition of a single leader in the family. It is unlikely that children will be given such a role, but even with them the cat will behave in an exemplary and friendly manner. Strangers will be greeted with caution, and you should not insist on a quick acquaintance.

The habits of the breed are quite phlegmatic: most often you can see the beauty with silky fur reclining on a soft sofa or pillow. You can be sure that the pose will be the most regal and majestic.

For owners who live alone, such a cat will be a true gift - the animal also appreciates silence. The owner will also be glad that the cat’s calm nature does not allow the cat to tear wallpaper and furniture, ignore the litter box, and behave unsightly at the feeding area.

How to litter train a Turkish Angora

An elegant beauty does not mind spending a little time exploring the territory of a house or apartment; she is capable of catching a bird that has flown in or a mouse that has inadvertently wandered in.

The description of the breed's voice is very interesting: seals do not meow, but make guttural sounds with their mouths closed.

Housey

This is a relatively young cat breed that was created by crossing a domestic cat with a wild jungle cat (Felis chaus). They can grow to almost a meter in length and weigh 4-7 kilograms or more. As with other hybrid Savannah or Bengal cats, male Housies from the first few generations are usually sterile, with the F4 and F5 generations considered the most suitable for showing.

Description of the Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora cat is not just beautiful - she is chic and impressive at any age. The purebred snow-white beauty is especially associated with oriental grace.

The breed standard is a clearly defined characteristic and description of all external features of Turkish cats.

The small head is wedge-shaped in shape. The neck is medium and graceful.

The muzzle is narrow, with smooth outlines. The jawline is very pronounced. The long straight nose tapers towards the lobe. The color of the slanting almond-shaped large eyes can be green, blue and yellow. An interesting fact of the description is the frequent heterochromia - the heterochromia of Turkish Angoras is very much appreciated .

The ears seem long and set high, their tips are pointed and slightly lowered inside.

The body does not look large. Rather, it is stretched in length, the muscles are well developed. Visually, the cat is slender, with long limbs. The front legs are shorter than the hind legs. The paws are small and round in shape. Tufts of fur are visible between the toes.

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The cat boasts a long fluffy tail, somewhat tapering at the end.

Representatives of Angora cats are characterized by silky long hair. There is no undercoat. The fur coat is not prone to getting dirty or tangled, but always flows beautifully. There should be a “collar” around the neck, and “pants” made of wool on the legs. Angorochka is not included in the list of hypoallergenic breeds.

Many people still believe that any white cat with blue eyes is naturally deaf. But in fact, there are no more than 1.5% of such creatures and no therapeutic action is required.

The Angora breed has many colors besides white. Popular colors include black, blue, tabby, red, tortoiseshell, cream, marble. But chocolate, purple and their combinations are not allowed.

Dimensions and weight of Angora cats

The size of the Turkish Angora is average. The height of an adult animal at the withers reaches 25-35 cm. Males always weigh slightly more than females. The weight of cats varies between 3-5 kg. Females weigh 2.5-4 kg.

Kittens reach their height by 12-18 months.
Turkish Angora weight table by month

Serengeti

The goal of breeding the Serengeti breed was to create a cat that resembled the wild Serval, but did not contain any of its ancestry. The first Serengeti was created by Karen Sauzman in 1994 by crossing a Bengal and an Oriental cat. Subsequent offspring were crossed with many other types of cats to perfect the breed. However, the Serengeti ancestry includes genes from the wild Bengal cat, which was used to create the domestic Bengal cat. Cats of this breed have long ears and legs, like a serval. They are very mobile, active, and sociable.

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Angora kittens

Having decided to get a furry pet, it is important to remember that under the guise of a purebred Angora, unscrupulous breeders are increasingly selling outbred individuals or kittens of the breed of short-haired Turkish cats, Van, Anatolian or Angora chinchillas. Experts strongly recommend buying Angora kittens exclusively from nurseries that have a good reputation - this way you will be sure that you have purchased a purebred animal.

The Angora cat is an excellent choice for those who want to have a pet for the first time. It is important to know that the optimal age for a kitten to be weaned from its mother is 8-9 weeks: by this time the baby will have already developed immunity and will be able to fight diseases on its own. It is worth noting that the cost of a purebred individual also depends on the size of the litter: a female gives birth to only 3-4 babies at a time, so often in order to buy a pet of this breed, you need to sign up for a waiting list.

Where can I buy

Thanks to ongoing selection work, the shades of fur color of Angora cats have become significantly larger, so it can be very difficult for a non-professional to independently determine the quality of the animal’s breed . For this reason, it is recommended to buy Angoras exclusively in specialized nurseries, because for a very high price you can get a mixed breed or an outbred kitten from unscrupulous breeders.

In Moscow there are several organizations involved in breeding cats of different selections and colors. You can choose a purebred kitten in one of the following nurseries:

• Anamur is a nursery whose activities are aimed at breeding purebred show Angoras;
• Alisa-best is an organization where you can find Angora kittens of different colors;
• AKKEDI is one of the best nurseries, having diplomas and awards in various categories. Specialists here breed white and colored Angoras.

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How to choose a kitten

The Angora cat is an excellent choice for a loving, gentle, sensitive and attentive person. Those who have decided to buy a four-legged friend need to do everything sequentially:

1. Decide what gender the kitty will be. After this, you should study the characteristics of the breed, analyze whether you can care for your beauty or handsome man.
2. When a nursery is found, it is recommended to consult with specialists regarding the care of the selected animal, familiarize yourself with the availability of documents for it, a veterinary passport, which indicates all vaccinations in accordance with age.
3. In the nursery, find out more about the health and character of the cat’s parents, find out whether previous litters had problems.
4. Examination of an Angora kitten is one of the most important moments. The baby must meet the breed standards, look healthy and cheerful, have a smooth shiny silky coat, clear eyes. The animal's belly should not be too large - bloating may indicate the presence of worms. Inflammation in the anus means that the baby is suffering from digestive problems. It is advisable to do a test for deafness: jingle a toy away from the kitten - an animal that has no hearing problems will definitely turn around. It happens that Angoras have such an ailment as a non-corrected or broken tail. You can rule out the presence of a defect by feeling the end of the tail - if everything is normal, the vertebrae will be located exactly in one line.