The Turkish Van cat, origin: Turkey. Turkish cats are long and sturdy, with medium-length hair, white and shiny, especially in the sunlight, and the fur of the Turkish Van is as smooth as silk. Except for the creamy yellow or light brown spots on the head, ears and tail, there is not a single stray hair on the whole body, which is extremely beautiful and lovely.
I. Origin of the Turkish Van Cat
The Turkish Van cat originated in the Van Lake region of Turkey and is a mutation of the Turkish Angora cat, which is technically a strain of the Angora cat. 1955 was introduced into Britain and was recognized as an independent breed in 1969. Country of origin: Turkey.
II. Introduction of the Turkish cat breed
In 1955, cat lovers in England saw a cat playing in the water on the shore of Lake Van in Turkey and brought it back to breed, and gradually reproduced and got the certification from the International Cat Association. The appearance of the cat is similar to that of the Angolan cat, and it is smart, alert, lively, and likes to play and climb. It has a sweet and pleasant purr and is friendly to people, making it an excellent breed for families.
- Turkish Van Cat Morphological Characteristics
The Turkish Van has a long, robust body with muscular shoulders, a wedge-shaped head, large hairy ears, a long, slender nose with colored ends, and pink paws. The eyes are round and amber in color, the tail is long and the coat is dense and golden brown. The Turkish Van has a dense, soft, silky coat, but no wool-like inner layer of fleece. In winter, its coat is fully comparable to the long coat of the BT house; in summer, the coat is gradually shed.
Head: Medium to large. At least as long as it is wide. Rounded lines. No angles, no straight lines. High cheekbones. Muzzle plump and rounded. Slightly terminated nose with a delicate hawk hook at the tip. The muzzle and cheeks are quite clearly demarcated. The chin is slightly rounded.
Ears: Large, wide at the base, high in position and slightly rounded at the tips.
Eyes: Large, chestnut or walnut shaped, with slightly lifted tips. Eyelids are emphasized by pink. Color: Blue, amber or a different color. Green is also acceptable, but amber is preferred.
Neck: Short and stout.
Body: Long, large and strong. The rib cage enclosing the chest is rounded. The hips are quite wide. Large skeleton and well muscled.
Legs and claws: moderately long. The hind legs are longer than the front legs. The bones are medium sized and muscular. Paws are rounded. Dense hair between the toes.
Tail: Moderately long, thick, covered with dense, long, downy hair. At least 5 cm long. The color is evenly distributed throughout the tail.
Coat: Semi-long to long, soft, silky, without a woolly undercoat of fleece. Winter collar hairs and trouser hairs are plentiful. Pure white coat with reddish brown or cream symmetrical markings. The base of the ear is separated by a white flame pattern. This arrangement of markings is called the “Lake Van” pattern. The main colors recognized are: red with white and cream with white.
- Turkish Van cat personality characteristics
The Turkish Van cat is different from other cats in that it is particularly fond of water and will even go swimming in shallow water, and the water on its body is extremely easy to shake off after swimming. There is no need for the owner to bother with the care, but there are some details that the owner had better blow dry, so as not to breed skin diseases. The Turkish Van cat is smart, alert, lively and likes to play and climb. It has a sweet and pleasant purr and is friendly to people, which makes it an excellent breed for family breeding.
The Turkish Van cat is different from other cats in that it likes to play in water and can even go swimming. Turkish Van cats are smart, alert, lively, and like to play and climb. It has a sweet and pleasant purr and is friendly to people, making it an excellent breed for family breeding. Turkish Van cats are particularly hardy, good environmental tolerance, very lively and love to swim. Although once considered aggressive, the breed’s behavior has now become friendly through the efforts of breeding experts, especially with other cats. Independent personality, playful, strong personality and affectionate, often showing possessiveness towards their owners.
- Turkish Van cat care knowledge
Turkish Van cats are very smart and get used to their new homes and owners easily. The cat likes to follow people around, play and jump around. Since the cat is an expert leaper, it can be found in almost every corner of the house. They are very active, playful and sleepy. Many owners call them “cat-like dogs” because their temperament is similar to that of dogs.
The Turkish Van is a purely natural cat. They are still found in the eastern part of Turkey near Lake Van. As the number of the species has decreased, the Turkish government has legislated to protect the Van and Turkish Angora cats, which are bred in the Ankara Zoo. Modern Van cats are still born with the same characteristics as their ancestors, and conservation programs are studying ways to preserve their unique athleticism and fidelity. However, according to a 1992 survey, there were only 92 purebred cats left in their habitat. Although the Turkish government was actively working to conserve the cats, not only by setting up research institutes, but also by cracking down on the smugglers who were exporting them, the results were not very successful. One of the reasons was that the average annual income of Turks at that time was only 2,500 USD, but a purebred cat could be sold for hundreds of dollars on the black market.
The Turkish Van cat loves to swim in the water, although after each swim its hair is easy to dry itself, but some details still need to be maintained by the owner, such as the ears into the water, to use cotton swabs to clean, every time the cat did not swim dry places still need to dry the owner with a hair dryer. When the seasons change, the Turkish Van cat will lose hair, when the owner needs to be diligent combing and maintenance.
- Turkish Van cat feeding requirements
The Turkish Van cat is one of the most valuable pet cat breeds and has been loved and sought after for centuries. To keep this beautiful and noble pet cat, the breeder also needs to understand more scientific breeding methods. Understand the natural personality and inherent living habits of the Turkish Van cat, and understand the environmental and dietary requirements for the cat’s survival. Then you can develop a suitable breeding plan to raise this beautiful cat.
To raise a Turkish Van cat, you must first prepare sufficient and nutritious food for it, and then feed it on a daily basis. It is best to choose professional cat food to feed your pet cat, rather than using other pet food or human food to feed your cat instead. After choosing cat food for cats, you can also match the food with some fresh vegetables to make the prepared food more palatable and encourage cats to eat better. In the process of raising a pet cat, in addition to preparing nutritious and adequate food. The breeder must also clean the cat’s food utensils in a timely manner and disinfect them regularly. The meat and other food prepared for the cat should be cooked in water and the vegetables should be washed and dried before feeding them to the cat. The breeder must also prepare enough fresh drinking water for the cat every day to ensure that the pet cat can take in enough water.
In addition to scientific dietary management, the breeder must also do a good job of grooming the Turkish Van cat. Comb the cat’s hair once a day, trim the cat’s nails regularly and bathe the cat regularly. The pet cat should also be cleaned in time for the eyes, corners of the mouth and ears, and the hair between the toes should be trimmed regularly. In the process of raising the Turkish Van cat, the breeder should regularly vaccinate the cat and do the work of in vivo and in vitro deworming. This is not only a basic prerequisite to ensure the health of the pet cat, but also to ensure that the Turkish Van cat and its owner get along safely.
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