Turkish Van
Breed Information |
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| Popularity |
2018: #43 2017: #41 |
| Name | Turkish Van |
| Other names | Turkish Cat, Swimming cat |
| Origin |
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| Size | Large to Largest |
| Coat |
Semi-long Silky Sleek Soft Fine |
| Lap Cat | No |
| Life span | 12-17 years |
| Temperament |
Agile Intelligent Loyal Playful Energetic |
| Weight |
Male: 9 - 20 pounds Female: 7 - 12 pounds |
| Colors |
Red Cream Black Blue Red tabby Cream tabby Brown tabby |
| Kitten Prices |
Average $800 - $1500 USD CFA has registered approximately 100 Turkish Vans born each year in the US, making them one of the rarest cat breeds. The Turkish Vans kitten can cost you between 800 dollars to 1500 dollars approximately. The price for a Turkish Van will depend on their origins, breeding locations, body proportion, colors, etc. |
Turkey
United Kingdom
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
5 stars |
| Affection Level |
5 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good With Others: It is usually good with adults and older children (11+) and can be very affectionate towards them. |
| Dog Friendly |
5 stars |
| Energy Level |
5 stars |
| Grooming |
2 stars Low Maintenance: Occasional grooming is advised to keep its coat in good shape. Though we see cats regularly lick their coats to clean themselves, some regular grooming can be good; it removes hair, prevents matting, and stimulates circulation. Frequency should be twice a week. |
| Health Issues |
1 stars Hypoallergenic: NoGenerally Healthy: It doesn't have as many known illnesses and conditions as other cats. Best for owners who do not want to worry about long-term medical costs. |
| Intelligence |
5 stars |
| Shedding |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Expect this cat to shed moderately. By providing it proper nutrition, regular grooming, and keeping the shedding contained to a small area, like a pet bed, will minimize shedding and make it more manageable. |
| Social Needs |
4 stars |
| Stranger Friendly |
4 stars |
| Vocalization |
5 stars Frequent Vocalization: It is known to be vocal. Owners might be concerned for excessive and undesirable crying or meowing, especially at night. |
Kitten Names |
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| Rank | Male | Female |
| 01 | Chloe | Angel |
| 02 | Oliver | Princess |
| 03 | Tigger | Molly |
| 04 | Coco | Tippy |
| 05 | Tommy | Lily |
| 06 | Gavin | Alice |
| 07 | Chunk | Sophie |
| 08 | Gracie | Kitkat |
| 09 | Diesel | Chloe |
| 10 | Olley | Sasha |
| 100 Cute Kitten Names › | ||
Overview |
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The Turkish Van is one of the larger, more heavily-built domestic cat breeds. Males average between 10 and 20 pounds, and females weigh substantially less. They have long, strong legs, massive rounded paws and well-defined muscles, which allow them to be very strong jumpers. Their head is blunt and wedge-shaped, with a short muzzle and large, prominent tufted ears. The overall appearance of the Turkish Van is one of sturdiness wrapped up in a luxurious fur coat. Turkish Vans are loving, loyal, curious, companionable and affectionate. They also are extremely intelligent, which can make them mischievous. Vans are very people-oriented cats. They like to play, jump and explore anything that is within their reach or range of vision. Many Vans are dedicated to fetching their particular object of interest, and many Turkish Van owners describe them as being "dogs in a cat suit" because of their charming personalities. Vans will follow their owners around the house from room to room, wanting to participate in whatever is going on in the household. They typically get along quite well with other companion animals, including both dogs and cats, as long as those animals respect the Van’s position at the top of the hierarchy. While the Turkish Van loves to be with its owner, it is not particularly fond of being picked up and cuddled unless it is on its own terms. |
Children & Other Pets |
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The Van who has been well socialized is comfortable with kids, making him a good choice for families with active children who will enjoy running around with a teaser toy, throwing a ball for the cat to fetch, or teaching tricks. Supervise young children to make sure they pet the cat nicely and don’t pull his fur or tail. The Turkish Van is happy to live with cat-friendly dogs, too, as long as they recognize that he’s in charge. When it comes to cats, he prefers the company of his own kind, but he will accept other cats, especially if he is brought up with them from kittenhood. In any case, introduce pets slowly and in controlled circumstances to ensure that they learn to get along together. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: Turkish Van Cat Personality Traits & Facts
