Turkish Angora Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths
Channel: Kitten Life
Date: 2020-12-28

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In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the Turkish Angora Cat.


A sweet, quiet cat, the Turkish angora is loyal and affectionate but can also become upset by sudden changes in her environment. Once the Turkish Angora gets an idea into his head, it can be difficult to change his mind about how he should behave, but he is so charming that you probably won’t care.

With their high intelligence and gorgeous white fur, it’s easy to see why the Turkish Angora is a national treasure in their home country.

It’s no secret that cats were highly valued among the great civilizations. Turkey even consolidated a breed we know today as the Turkish Angora cat.


Here are some of the interesting facts about the Turkish Angora Cat, which will give you some further insight into its characteristics and temperament.


1. Turkish Angora's History.

The longhaired Angora cat is not the source for angora sweaters, although his fur is certainly just as soft and beautiful. This natural breed takes its name from the city of Ankara in Turkey, which was formerly known as Angora. For centuries, the cats have been attractive souvenirs for invaders of or visitors to Turkey and may have been the first longhaired cats to arrive in Europe. One theory suggests that Vikings brought them from Turkey more than a thousand years ago.

The cats eventually became scarce and were saved only through a breeding program originated by the Ankara Zoo. Angoras were first brought to the United States in 19 54. Breeders took an interest in them, but it wasn’t until the mid-19 60s that recognition for the breed was sought from the Cat Fanciers Association. The CFA began registering the cats in 19 68 and granted full recognition to white Turkish Angoras in 19 72. Colored Turkish Angoras were accepted in 19 78. Today the cats are recognized by most North American cat registries.


2. Turkish Angora's Appearance.

They are a muscular cat and should not appear thin or emaciated. The Turkish Angora is small to medium-size cat, weighing  5 to 9 pounds with a slender, delicate appearance. Angoras who originate from the Angora Zoo in Ankara, Turkey, have a somewhat more substantial build, but all Angoras have a dignified, regal disposition and carry themselves with grace.

The Angora coat is long, very soft, and comes in a wide variety of colors and variations. White is traditionally the most popular, and the lone color produced at the Ankara Zoo, but Turkish Angoras can also be found in black, reds, browns, and greys, as well as tabby, tortoiseshell, and bi-color variations.

Their heads are small and round, with wide-set ears and large, almond-shaped eyes that come in amber, green, blue, or in a heterochromatic blue and amber, or blue and green pairing.


3. Turkish Angora's Personality. 

Beautiful and elegant on the surface, the Turkish Angora can surprise an unsuspecting owner with its athleticism and intelligence. No bookcase is too high for him to reach the top, and no closed door is safe from being opened by his questing paws. While he certainly can have lovely manners, Turkish Angora is also an active, boisterous side to his nature, with a cleverness that makes him endlessly entertaining. He likes to play and will do whatever is necessary to get and keep your attention, even if it means getting into a little trouble.

The Angora keeps his kittenlike playfulness well into old age. He is friendly toward guests but loves his own people best. This is a sociable breed that is best suited to a home where he will have another cat or a dog to keep him company if people aren’t home during the day. When you are home, the Angora may drape himself across your shoulders or settle comfortably into your lap. At night you’re likely to find him next to you with his head resting on your pillow.

To live happily with a Turkish Angora, you should have a sense of humor that matches his own, as well as a good store of patience. Once he gets an idea into his head, it can be difficult to change his mind about how he should behave, but he is so charming that you probably won’t care. If you will, it’s best to consider another breed. This is an affectionate, gentle cat who is devoted to his family, but his precocious intelligence, resourcefulness, desire for interaction and play, and short attention span may make him a challenge to live with.