Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is a semi-long-haired breed of domestic cat, which was developed in the UK from a selection of cats obtained from various cities of modern Turkey, especially Southeast Turkey.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Grande
Peso
10-20 lbs (4.5-9 kg)
Esperanza de vida
12-17 years
Nivel de energía
Alto
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Depende
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Intelligent, energetic, and independent. They bond strongly but prefer to be active rather than held.
🍖 Comida y premios
High energy diet for active lifestyle. Large breed.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Swimming
- Fetching
- Jumping
- Chasing lasers
- Opening cabinets
Provide water play opportunities (safely). High activity needs.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Active home needed. Be aware of their fascination with water.
✨ Curiosidades
- They have a 'Van' pattern (color only on head and tail).
- Coat looks like cashmere and is waterproof.
- Ancient breed from Lake Van region.
- Eyes can be amber, blue, or odd-eyed.
- Did we mention they swim?