🐈 Katzen

Turkish Van

Felis catus

✨ Wissenswertes

Turkish Vans are the only breed known as 'the swimming cats' — they actively seek out water to play and swim, earning them the Turkish nickname 'the water cat.'

A natural breed from the Lake Van region of Turkey, famous as the 'swimming cat' — they genuinely love water. Semi-longhaired, white body with colored tail and head markings only. Large, muscular, with a cashmere-soft coat that's water-resistant. Independent and adventurous.

🏷️ Rasse

Turkish Van

💭 Temperament

Independent, adventurous, intelligent, affectionate, water-loving, playful

📏 Größe

Large (3.2-9 kg)

⏳ Lebenserwartung

12-17 years

🎨 Farben

White body with auburn/red, cream, black, or blue tail and head markings only

🌍 Herkunft

Lake Van region, Eastern Turkey; ancient natural breed

🏠 Lebensraum

Indoor/outdoor; needs access to water features; excellent swimmers

🍽️ Ernährung

High-protein quality diet; active metabolism