Pedigree
Turkish Angora
Origin: Turkey
The Turkish Angora is an elegant, active, social cat with a silky semi-long coat. Generally robust, it makes a lively, playful companion. One thing to know: in white, blue-eyed cats, deafness can occur, worth checking.
Active, social, playful. Elegant and lively at once.
Heat (Morocco)
Watch the heat
First pet
Good first pet
Availability
Market / breeders
Know this first
Generally robust. In white, blue-eyed cats, deafness linked to the white gene is possible: worth checking. Silky semi-long coat, to brush regularly.
For you if
- A first-time owner who enjoys interaction
- A playful household
Think twice if
- Anyone wanting a very calm, static cat
- Anyone who neglects brushing
Care essentials
- Regular brushing (silky coat)
- Daily play and interaction
- Check hearing in white cats
- Fresh water and shade in summer
Is a Turkish Angora right for you?
Temperament is not everything: your space, your time, and the climate matter as much. Let us see if your life fits.
Common questions
Are all white Angoras deaf?
No. The risk mainly concerns white, blue-eyed cats. A hearing test settles it.
White-gene deafness: veterinary literature (digest).