🐈 KatterTurkish Van
Felis catus
✨ Morsom Fakta
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.
🏷️ Rase
Turkish Van
💭 Temperament
Independent, adventurous, intelligent, affectionate, water-loving, playful
📏 Størrelse
Large (3.2-9 kg)
⏳ Levetid
12-17 years
🎨 Farger
White body with auburn/red, cream, black, or blue tail and head markings only
🌍 Opprinnelse
Lake Van region, Eastern Turkey; ancient natural breed
🏠 Habitat
Indoor/outdoor; needs access to water features; excellent swimmers
🍽️ Kosthold
High-protein quality diet; active metabolism