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Turkish Van
About Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is not a crossbred cat, but a natural cat breed. This beautiful-eyed cat was bred naturally
in the Central and Southwest Asia region. In 1955, Turkish vans first left their native region and arrived in the UK. Then, in 1982, these shaggy cats were introduced to the United States as a unique and valuable breed.
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Common Name
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Turkish Cat, Swimming Cat
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Felis catus
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Species
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Felis Catus
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Genus
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Felis
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SubFamily
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Felinae
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Family
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Felidae
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SuperFamily
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Feloidea
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SubOrder
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Feliformia
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Order
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Carnivora
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Turkish Van |
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Color
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White
Amber
Tortoise Shell
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Eye Color
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Blue
Amber
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Pattern
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Solid
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
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Min Height
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14 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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17 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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7 lbs |
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Max Weight
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20 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Simple Eyes (ocelli)
Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Turkish Van including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Intelligent
Energetic
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Turkish Van. |
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Lifespan
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17 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
Urban
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Country
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Turkey
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Product Offers for Turkish Van Care: Wellness Turkey Cat Food, or find other offers here
