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178 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

TURKISH ANGORA

THIS BREED IS DELICATE TO LOOK AT BUT HAS A STRONG CHARACTER

Place of origin Turkey Records indicate that this native Turkish breed probably Small- to
medium-
Date of origin 16th century reached France and the UK some time around the 17th century. sized head
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, Widely used in the development of other longhaired cats such
TICA
as Persians, especially during the early 20th century, the
Weight range 6–11lb (2.5–5kg)
Turkish Angora as a breed became so
Grooming
diluted that it almost ceased to exist
except in its own country. In Turkey, the
Colors and patterns cat had been given greater protection,
Many solid colors and shades;
patterns include tabby, and by the 1950s purebred Angoras were
tortoiseshell, and bicolor. being sent around Europe and to the US.
Still rare, the Angora is one of the most
exquisite of all longhaired cats, with
its fine bone structure and exceptionally Blue-cream
coat
soft, glistening coat.
Large, tufted
Fine-boned, ears set high
slender yet on head
muscular body Slender,
graceful neck

Almond-shaped,
Small, rounded slightly slanting
paws usually tufted green eyes
between the toes

Fine, silky,
shimmering black coat,
with no undercoat

Long, tapering,
brushlike tail

Long legs