Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora is a rare breed of cats. The cats are loving and playful and thrive in the company of humans. Their coat is lush and it is ideal for those who love lush coat but cannot carry out the task of daily grooming. The cat is an extrovert and intelligent. It loves to play and is a good companion for humans whether in families or individuals. The cat is adaptable, playful and is quite graceful. It is ideal for giving company to children. The Turkish Angora cats have many advantages over other pets. They have long coats but no undercoats and so easier to groom. There is no requirement for regular grooming. The cat can also be tutored to play and retrieve, and execute tricks. The cat has a life expectancy of 15 years.

Western Turkey is the place of origin for the Turkish Angora, precisely Ankara, which is known formally as Angora. This variety of cats is taken to be the descendants of the cats with long hair that the Vikings brought over to the European continent around the 10th century. In about the 1900s these cats were used in breeding programs in Persia. The Persian breed became very popular but the Turkish Angora was not found. In the 1950s, some Turkish Angoras were taken to the US from the zoo of Ankara. This marked a series of new programs of breeding. The Cat Fanciers Association registered the white version of this breed during the year 1968 and the colored version came in 1978. The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy does not recognize this breed of cat. It also holds in terms of the leading British cat breed organizations. Other places in Europe, however, recognize it.

The Turkish Angora is usually of medium size. The neck is long and the torso is slender and long. They have small or medium sized heads and the head tapers towards the chin. The weight of the breed is from 6 to 11 pounds. These cats have large, pointed, and bushy hairs. They have almond shaped eyes and their eyes are quite large. The Turkish Angora has a long tapering tail. The coat is long and silky. The coat grows during the months of winter and sheds during the summer. The breed was accepted in competitions if it was white in color with eyes of blue color. These days, however, they are also being accepted in a host of colors except the colors, which goes on to include hybridization.

The Turkish Angora does not require any special foods. This kind of cat likes meat but they are not overtly fond of it. These cats can easily be kept in houses or apartments and they do not occupy much space. A yard or open space would be ideal for it but is not absolutely necessary. The Turkish Angora is a playful breed and some enjoy water. They need some toys and an open area to run. The cat is good for families as well as individuals. It gets along well with animals likes dogs and people. The kittens become playful and active, but they develop the complete Angora coat only when they reach the age of two. It is a rare breed of cats.