🐈 GatosTurkish Van
Felis catus
✨ Dato Curioso
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.
🏷️ Raza
Turkish Van
💭 Temperamento
Independent, adventurous, intelligent, affectionate, water-loving, playful
📏 Tamaño
Large (3.2-9 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
12-17 years
🎨 Colores
White body with auburn/red, cream, black, or blue tail and head markings only
🌍 Origen
Lake Van region, Eastern Turkey; ancient natural breed
🏠 Hábitat
Indoor/outdoor; needs access to water features; excellent swimmers
🍽️ Dieta
High-protein quality diet; active metabolism