CanlıDostum⚡ At a glance
- Adult weight: 2.5–5 kg (5.5–11 lb)
- Life expectancy: 12–18 years
- Activity: High · 2–3 play sessions a day
- Best suited to: Active homes, attentive owners
Key facts
| Origin | Türkiye (Ankara) |
|---|---|
| Height | Medium, slender and elegant |
| Adult weight | 2.5–5 kg (5.5–11 lb) |
| Life expectancy | 12–18 years |
| Activity needs | High · 2–3 play sessions a day |
| Coat | Semi-long, silky, little undercoat; mats rarely |
| Best suited to | Active homes, attentive owners |
Approximate ranges based on breed standards; individuals vary.
Temperament
Turkish Angoras are clever, playful and devoted. They love climbing and keeping an eye on everything at home; some enjoy playing with water.
Daily exercise
2–3 active play sessions a day and a cat tree; without enough play they may get into mischief.
Feeding
Slender build; quality protein and measured portions keep an ideal weight.
Example: a neutered adult Turkish Angora at an ideal weight of 3.8 kg (8 lb) needs roughly 230 kcal a day (RER × 1.2). Work out your own pet's needs with the calorie calculator and check ideal weight with the ideal weight calculator.
Common health problems
- Congenital deafness in blue-eyed white cats
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Hereditary ataxia: rare; balance problems in kittens
- Sunburn on white ear tips
Care tips
- Brush 1–2 times a week
- Hearing test if deafness is suspected
- Nets on windows and balconies
- Heart check at the yearly visit
Frequently asked questions
Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van: what's the difference?
Both are Turkish breeds. The Angora is slender and elegant; the Van is larger and more muscular, usually with coloured markings on the head and tail.
Do Turkish Angoras shed?
Little undercoat means few mats; shedding increases with the seasons. Brushing 1–2 times a week is enough.
Are blue-eyed white Angoras deaf?
The risk of congenital deafness is higher in blue-eyed white cats, but not all are deaf. A vet can check hearing simply.