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Turkish Van
Breed
facts, pictures and detailed information on Turkish van
cats.
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Pictured:
Best of Breed GC, BW, RW VANSYLVANIA'S ADRIANO
MORAES, Red Tabby & White Male.
Photo: © Mark McCullough
The cat known in
the United States as the Turkish Van is a rare and
ancient breed that developed in central and southwest
Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran,
Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey. “Van”
is a common term in the region that has been given to a
number of towns, villages and even a lake - Lake Van -
so it is no surprise that the uniquely patterned cat
native to the region was named the “Vancat” by the
residents. They were first brought to England in 1955 as
the Turkish cats, but this was later changed to Turkish
Van to avoid confusion with the Turkish Angora. Although
the breed has an ancient lineage, the Turkish Van is a
relative newcomer to the United States, arriving in
1982. They are considered regional treasures in their
homeland, and are not readily available for export to
other countries. Even in areas where the breed has been
known for centuries, they are still relatively rare.
The breed was
first brought into Europe from the Middle East by
returning crusaders, and has been known by a variety of
names over the centuries such as the white ringtail and
the Russian longhair. A common misconception is that the
Turkish Van is simply a color variation of the better
known Turkish Angora. In reality, the Van and the Angora
are distinct breeds that developed in geographically
distant regions of Turkey. When seen together, the
differences in type, size, boning and coat are readily
apparent.
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