Turkish Angora Cat: Breed Profile
Graceful, silky and lively — a clever cat that likes to be in charge.
- Origin
- Turkey (Ankara)
- Size
- Medium
- Typical weight
- 3–5 kg (6–11 lb)
- Life expectancy
- 12–18 years
- Coat
- Semi-long coat
- Best for
- Active adults and families
Temperament and personality
Turkish Angoras are intelligent, playful and affectionate, with strong opinions. They like to be involved, enjoy games and climbing and often choose a favorite person. They can be bossy with other pets.
They are energetic but less demanding than the most active breeds.
Size and appearance
Fine-boned and elegant with a silky, single-layer semi-long coat, a plumed tail and large ears. White is the classic color; eyes may be blue, green, amber or odd.
Activity and enrichment
Active. Daily play and high perches.
Coat care and grooming
The silky single coat mats little — brush once a week.
Typical health concerns
Every cat is an individual, and most cats of any breed live long, healthy lives with good preventive care. These are the conditions most often discussed for this breed — ask a breeder for health-testing results and discuss screening with your vet.
- Deafness — common in white cats with blue eyes; have kittens hearing-tested.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Hereditary ataxia (rare).
Who is the Turkish Angora right for?
A good match if you…
- want an active, intelligent semi-longhair with easy grooming
- enjoy a cat with personality
Think twice if you…
- want a submissive, placid cat
- have a very dominant resident cat
Featured in: Low-Shedding Cat Breeds.
