Like all
domestic cats, Turkish Angoras descended from the African wildcat (Felis
silvestris lybica). The Fertile Crescent was a place where cats were first
domesticated. Cats from eastern mountainous regions of early Anatolia and
through inbreeding and natural selection, developed into longhaired breeds like
the Turkish Van and the Turkish Angora.
The Turkish
Angora (Turkish: Ankara kedisi, 'Ankara cat') is a breed of domestic cat.
Turkish Angoras are one of the ancient, natural breeds of cat, having
originated in central Turkey, in the Ankara region (historically known as
Angora). The breed has been documented as early as the 1600s and is believed to
be the origin of the mutations for both the coloration white (the dominant
white gene is in truth the absence of color) and long hair. The breed is also
sometimes referred to as simply the Angora or Ankara cat, and in some obsolete
works as the Angola.
Turkish Angora
cats have a silky tail, medium-long length coat, no undercoat and a balanced
body type. Though known for a shimmery white coat, Turkish angora cats can have
one of more than twenty colours including black, "blue," and reddish
fur. They come in tabby and tabby-white, along with smoke varieties, and are in
every color other than those that indicate hybridization (cross breeding), such
as pointed, chocolate, lavender, and cinnamon.Eyes may be blue, green, amber,
yellow, or odd-eyed (e.g., one blue and one amber or green). Ears are pointed,
large and wide-set. The eyes are almond shaped and the profile forms two
straight planes. The plumed tail is often carried upright, perpendicular to the
back.
Turkish Angora
cats are active, intelligent, athletic and involved. They bond with humans, but
often select a particular member of the family to be their constant companion.
They seek to be "helpful" in any way they can with their humans, and
their intelligence is at times remarkable, showing basic problem solving
skills. They are easily trained, including deaf Turkish Angoras, both because
of their intelligence and their desire to interact with humans.Turkish angoras
are energetic, and often seek out "high ground" in the home,
including tops of doors, bookshelves, and other furniture. Some ride on their
owners' shoulders. Their personality makes the breed desirable to certain
people. They get along well in homes with other animals, children, and high
activity.
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