History

Believed to be the descendant of the African Wildcat, Turkish Angora is a natural breed and owes its origin to Turkey. The breed was brought to Europe in the early 17th century and to America in the late 18th century. The breed was rediscovered by American servicemen at the Ankara Zoo in Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Angora was recognized as a distinct breed in Europe in the early 1600s. The CFA recognized the breed in 1970.

Appearance

The Turkish Angora has a white, medium length coat. The silky fur is longer on the tail and around the neck. The breed has no undercoat and the fur is wavy on the underside. Though, white is considered to be the widely recognized color, the breed comes in tabby, tabby and white along with smoke varieties that come in every color other than pointed, lavender and cinnamon. Angoras have almond shaped eyes and come in various colors including blue, green or amber. Odd eyed Angoras are also found. The medium-sized cat has pointed ears, firm chin, long legs, wedge shaped head, long, slim neck, and long, tapering tail.

Color

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Personality

Popular as an intelligent breed, the Angoras bonds well with their owners. They are very curious breed and remain active throughout their life span.

Health Concerns

When compared to other breeds, the health problems observed in Angoras are relatively low. In rare instances, hormonal or allergic skin complaints are observed.

Recognized By

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