Please wait...
Please wait...

Learn More > Cats > The Cat > Cat Breeds > The Turkish Angora

logo

turkishangThe Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora is an elegant, graceful looking cat breed. This cat has a long, muscular body that is covered with a silky coat of long, luxurious hair. The Angora has a triangular face, big, slightly slanted eyes, and a long, fluffy tail. This breed can have eyes of any colour, including mismatched eyes. These cats weigh six to eleven pounds.

If you want a longhair cat breed that is as intelligent as it is beautiful, you may want to take a look at the beautiful Turkish Angora. This breed is one of the oldest cat breeds, originating in the fourteen hundreds in Turkey. For some time, cat fanciers thought that the Angora was extinct, since imported cats had been bred so frequently to Persians to improve the Persian coat that Angoras in other countries died out. Luckily, Turkey was more careful to preserve this ancient breed. At first, this country refused to part with any Angoras. However, finally Turkey agreed to sell a few cats and some pure Turkish Angoras were imported to Europe and America after World War II.

You can find a Turkish Angora in almost any colour or pattern. However, not all variations in pattern are recognized by the different breed organizations, so if you want to show your cat, you should be sure that that particular colour is acceptable.

If you want a quiet, placid cat breed, then the Turkish Angora may be the wrong choice for you. These cats are fairly vocal and love to communicate with their family members. They tend to suddenly leap up to race around the house after some imaginary pest. The Angora is quite playful and loves to spend time romping with family members. However, if you give your cat a ball, he will amuse himself for hours, as well.

The Turkish Angora loves to explore his surroundings and is very curious. This means that these cats can really get into trouble if they are unsupervised. If you decide that an Angora kitten is right for you, you should really make every effort to cat proof your home. After all, even though these cats don't make the same mistake twice, sometimes one mistake is simply one too many. If you are not home for most of the day, your cat can entertain himself and will not be desolate to find that he is alone. However, he will be happier with the company of a second cat.

While the Turkish Angora has a long coat, you do not have to spend hours grooming your cat. This breed has a silky coat that tends to stay tangle free. Combing your cat's hair two to three times a week should be frequent enough to keep it from tangling and matting. In addition, regular grooming helps remove loose hair and will alleviate the chance of your cat developing hairballs.

If you want a graceful, playful cat with a long, silky coat, then the Turkish Angora may be the perfect cat breed for you.

Back to Previous Page

Webmasters: This article can be reproduced on your site as long as the following link and description remain in place). Link details:

TITLE: Cat Water Fountains | Hagen Catit http://www.seapets.co.uk/products/cat-supplies/cat-food-cat-tins-and-pouches-complete-cat-food/cat-water-fountains-and-cat-feeders/page-1.html

DESCRIPTION: Seapets UK stocks an extensive range of cat water and drinking fountains to give your cat clean and healthy water.

Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this image under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation.

Entrust Security

Orders over £29 Free Delivery

Standard Delivery for in stock items. Mainland only. Click for

Delivery Information

See How to Order »

visapp

Online Retailer of the Year

A big thank you to all of our wonderful customers who voted us;

ONLINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR - 2011

in Practical Fishkeeping

New Style Roma Aquariums

Our Roma Aquariums and Cabinets include everything you need

With hundreds of Roma's in stock this has to be the best deal available on the complete Roma range. Our Free Roma Aquarium Pack completes all the essentials for a great aquarium display. The aquarium prices include our carefully arranged delivery to your door on the day you want it. See the new range of Roma Cabinets as in the image above!

Fluval Roma Aquariums »

Vivarium Mix

Vivexotic Vivariums

The full range of models and all the colours, always available. Our really low prices include delivery to your door.

Vivexotic Vivariums »

Beta Dog Food

Beta Dog Food 15kg

Fantastic prices on all Beta Dog Food at Seapets. All 3kg and 15kg varieties save 25% on the recommended selling prices. Huge savings across the range on all Beta Dog Food and with Seapets points and free delivery on all orders over £29.00 too!

Beta Dog Food

Glo Tubes

Buy one get a second at half price

Time to brighten up your Fluval aquarium with this great offer. Put any two GLO tubes into your basket and see the savings, lowest price GLO tube is half price. Any mix of Aqua Glo, Sun Glo, Life Glo, Power Glo and Marine Glo, buy in multiples of two for the biggest savings.

Fluval GLO Tubes »

Iams Cat Food

Iams Cat Food

All 3kg Iams Cat Food is now just £10.99. Offer applies to all varieties including kitten. Don't forget to gain extra savings by collecting your Seapets points too!

Iams Cat Food

TwitterFaceBookYouTube

Juwel Aquarium

Oase Authorised Retailer12

Laguna Approved Stockist

affinty logo

Juwel Aquarium

Even Lower Prices On All Aquariums

All the models, and all the colours, always available. Our aquarium prices include the carefully arranged delivery to your door, plus free gravel and gifts with most.

Juwel Aquarium Range

AquaBeam Lighting

Lowest Price On All AquaBeam LED Lighting

THe finest lighting from TMC, AquaRay and AquaBeam products at the best prices and service available.

AquaBeam Range »

Seapets Bird Seeds

Seapets range of bird seeds and bird foods offers the best value for money in a good quality feed for all of your birds. Try our excellent range now.

Seapets Bird Seeds »

Pet Books

Pet Books save

See our amazing range of titles on all aspects of pets and aquatics. With at least 20% off the RRP. Desirable books at affordable prices at Seapets.

Pet and Aquatic Books

Buying and advice guide

Email or call our team for help and advice, lines open daily.

Email sales@seapets.co.uk

Tel 0845 230 4777
(local rate)
or 01206 213338

Website, images and contents copyright Seapets, 1974 - 2012.

Web Design and Search Engine Optimisation by Coast Digital
Website engine and hosting by Corby+Fellas


Basket

£0.00

(0 items)
Expand basket Checkout
Your basket is empty