Cat breed · Natural / Longhair
Turkish Angora
An ancient Turkish natural breed: graceful, athletic and often the self-appointed supervisor of the household.
Medium13–18 yearsTurkeyCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Natural / Longhair
- Origin
- Turkey
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 2.5–5 kg (5–11 lb)
- Height
- 23–25 cm
- Lifespan
- 13–18 years
- Coat
- Fine, silky, single coat
- Temperament
- ElegantActiveDeterminedAffectionate
History
Documented in Ankara for centuries and preserved in Turkish zoos during the twentieth century.
Appearance
Fine-boned and silky, classically white but found in many colours.
Exercise and activity
Daily active play and high vantage points.
Care and grooming
Brush twice weekly; the single coat rarely mats.
Health considerations
- Deafness in blue-eyed white cats
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Ataxia in some lines
- Dental disease
- Generally hardy