Angora Turkish Cat :
Information Images and Characteristics of the Breed
Angora's Turkish cat is a medium-sized strain, has a long and harmonious body.
They are muscle cats and must not look slim or lean.
The ears are long and the eyes are slightly tilted to take the shape of
a lozia, and the rear legs are longer than the front.
A sweet and quiet breed :
Angora's Turkish cat is loyal and passionate, but can be disturbed by suddenly
occurring changes in its environment. These elegant cats are always alert
active and boast of themselves. Angora Turkish cat hair average length to long.
High intelligence and great white hair :
a descending body and a quiet personality, are all reasons why Angora is
a national treasure in their native Turkey. Angora's Turkish cat is also
the only pet breed to be raised and cared for in the zoo, and this is due to
the great place this cat enjoys in Turkey.
For a long time, all these beautiful cats were thought to be deaf
(more on this later in the article)
and Angoran cats were also used heavily in hybridization to
build and develop the Persian cat strain, and were about to become extinct.
While Turkey's Angora can be classified as a rare breed, it has devoted lovers
all over the world who adore this silky-haired white cat that
makes you love it at first sight.
Characteristics of Angora's Turkish cat
Turkey's Angora has a friendly and social personality, so it thrives
and delights in a house where you get so much love and attention.
Compared to some other cat species
Angora's Turkish cats are somewhat needy and do not like to be left alone.
They are cats that value the constant company of their owner and other pets.
Angora's Turkish cat also has a lot of energy and can get involved in
some funny problems sometimes, especially when bored.
Opening reservoirs :
releasing a water faucet or taking things out of shelves are a sample of
work Angoran cats can do when they want more attention and bring
the attention of their owners.
History of Angola's Cat :
Turkey's wild ancestors were among the first domesticated cats in
the fertile crescent region of the Middle East.
It is an ancient breed observed and cared for by Europeans at some point during
the sixteenth century, according to the Council of Turkish Angora Breeds (TABC)
this was due to their bright and long white fur that made them reserve
cats stored with the aim of breeding the most famous Persian cat.
Angora's exploitation of Persian cat breeding was so exaggerated,
that it almost led Angoran cats to extinction by the end of the 19th century
where this breed was given one role, which was to make Persian cats breed.
This breed was saved and lifted out of
oblivion thanks to its caretakers and carers in Turkey, where they began
collecting and caring for white Angura at Ankara's zoo in the early 20th century.
The zoo has bred and cared for Angura ever since, but did not start selling
and exporting cats outside Turkey until the 1960s, when the Angoran dynasty
began making its way to Canada, the United States and the rest of the world.
Today :
Angora's Turkish cat remains a rare breed, but it was accepted
by the Association of Cat Lovers of America to prey in the 1973 cat shows.
All of Angura's original cats are attributable to the Ankara zoo.
Appearance and Specifications
Angora medium-sized cats with harmonious appearance
and agile body according to breed standards.
Angora hair is very long and soft and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
White is the most common in the breed, and the only color that
is produced and raised at the zoo in Ankara.
But Turkish Angora cats can also be found in black, red, brown
and grey, as well as mixed colors such as tortoise shell.
Angoran cat's head is small and round, topped with wide ears and large eyes that
take the form of a lozia, and come in amber, green or blue.
Angora's fur does :
not have an underlying hair layer :
which makes it easier to care for her beautiful hair. Hair length is sometimes
subject to seasonal differences. But even when shorter, it must be soft
and silky flowing when the cat is in motion.
Personality Angora Turkish Cat
Angora cats are characterized by a sweet character and mood, but they
do not like the frequent change in their surroundings and may be disturbed
by this. It is a quiet breed despite its almost brutal origins.
A loyal and affectionate cat who loves to play and run
these are the most important features of Angora's Turkish character.
The Turkish Angorans are very smart, they are incredibly social cats.
They develop strong connections with their family members
although they often choose one person in particular to communicate
closely with, and give them the most love.
Angora Turkish cats love to play full of vitality
both with their human owners and on their own.
A variety of simple cat games will keep them entertained
as Angora's independent and wise character means they are doing well
and there is no problem in leaving them alone for a few hours.
They are perfect cats for those who leave home a lot to work, but they should
not be left alone for long periods because they are social cats that
delight in company and company.
Deafness is a feature found in cats in Turkey's Angura.
But this does not affect their quality of life, Angora deaf cats
live normal normal and healthy lives, according to CFA.
When he dies or pronounces deaf Angora cat his voice is higher than usual
because they cannot hear their own voices and are unable to adjust the volume.
Living needs :
The Turkish cat of Angura coexists well with children if they are good at dealing
with him and know how to play with him without disturbing him, but young
people should be warned not to pluck his long hair or tighten his tail
cats generally hate this.
Angoran cats do not accept that young children play with them and carry them
or drag them in the carriage like some other breeds
such as Himalayan cats and Ragdoles who like this play.
Angora accepts other cats and dogs happily if they are properly presented to them.
They tend to live with different pets, and they don't show
much stress behaviors if they're left alone at home.
As for all cats :
Angora's Turkish cat needs a variety of toys and some scratch poles in order to
keep him happy (as well as to save furniture from scratch effects).
He also loves sitting in high surfaces, so give him some high places that
he can sit and watch the house through.
Long cat tree, or fixed cat shelves
or high swing is the preferred place for Angura, if high places are not provided to
sit in, they are likely to choose above the bookcase or door as their preferred place.
Care :
Angora's long, silky fur does not have an underlying layer
making caring :
for their hair fairly easy. But that doesn't mean you
can forget about hygiene in general.
These cats need to brush their teeth once or twice a week if possible
combing the hair a little to keep its shine and look beautiful.
Because of its smoothness, Angora's hair does not tend to clump or tangle
but it will continue to grow until they are about two years old
so expect combing sessions to become more frequent as your little cat grows.
Some breeding specialists say that Angora's Turkish cat drops hair a lot
so routine brushing will keep their fur loose from ending up on your
furniture and bedding.
It is also important to monitor their ears and around their eyes
because long fur can trap dirt around those areas which may lead to infection.
Use a cloth wet with warm water and wipe around
the eyes and ears to remove any accumulation.
Like all cats, Angora cats need to trim their nails as needed
and feed them the right amount of healthy food while keeping
their sandbox as clean as possible.
Tagdia :
- Angora's diet relies heavily on age, sex and activity levels.
- For example, an active Angoran cat consumes more
- food than another low-activity cat.
If you're not sure how much to feed your cat, see the nutrition guide on
your favorite cat food, or talk to your vet. In general
two to three rich meals a day are enough.
Excessive nutrition can lead to obesity
which can lead to a range of other health problems. It is therefore important to
maintain a healthy and balanced diet for Turkish Angora cats.
Breed Health :
Since the beginning of the nineteenth century and long before
all Turkish Angorans were thought to be deaf. While this is certainly
not the case, this problem is common in this strain compared to other cat species.
There seems to be a relationship between the white hair gene and blue eyes
and the breed's hearing capacity. As such, blue-eyed white cats have
a higher than average risk of deafness.
These possibilities extend to cats
with different colored eyes too, where the pro-blue-eye ear is deaf.
Genetic traumatic disease is a rare condition
but some Turkish Angoran cats may suffer from it despite its rarity.
Traumatized cats make unusual
vibration movements and do not live until adulthood.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy :
is another rare genetic disease but it has been observed in the strain
it is a cardiac condition that typically affects cats between the ages of
two to six years, and males are more susceptible to it.
Turkey's Angora cat can also be prone to chronic kidney disease (CKD)
a chronic loss of kidney function over time. There is no definitive cure
depending on veterinary specialists, but the drug exists to
help mitigate the impact of the disease.