Turkish Van Kittens
A big semi-longhair from eastern Turkey, chalk-white with colour only on head and tail.
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Good to know
- The van pattern — colour restricted to the head and tail — is named after this breed.
- Famous for swimming, hence the nickname the swimming cat.
- The cashmere-textured coat is water-resistant and dries quickly.
Who it suits
Confident owners with space; it is strong, energetic and not a lap cat by nature.
Care
Comb twice a week, daily during the moult. Provide sturdy climbing — it is a heavy, determined jumper.
History of the breed
Cats of this pattern have lived around Lake Van in eastern Anatolia for centuries. Two British travellers, Laura Lushington and Sonia Halliday, brought a pair back in 1955 after being given them on a photographic trip, and bred the line on in England.
Available Turkish Van Kittens
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