Overview

Fluffy and soft chocolate Turkish Angora. Turkish Angoras are one of the ancient, natural breeds of cat, having originated in central Turkey, in the Ankara region (historically known as Angora).

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Turkish Angoras are one of the ancient, natural breeds of cat, having originated in central Turkey, in the Ankara region (historically known as Angora). The breed has been documented as early as the 1600s and is believed to be the origin of the mutations for both the coloration white (the dominant white gene is in truth the absence of color) and long hair. The breed is also sometimes referred to as simply the Angora or Ankara cat, and in some obsolete works as the Angola. Turkish Angora cats have a silky tail, medium-long length coat, no undercoat and a balanced body type. They are extremely athletic and will seek out high ground such as cabinets, shelves or other locations that allow them a good vantage point for observation. Although they are known for their shimmery white coat, currently there are more than twenty varieties including black, blue, and reddish fur. They come in tabby and tabby-white, along with smoke varieties, and are in every color other than those which indicate hybridization (cross breeding), such as pointed, chocolate, lavender, and cinnamon. Ankara Zoo Angora in 2012 January Eyes may be blue, green, or amber, or even odd-eyed (one blue and one amber or green). Ears are pointed, large and wide-set, eyes are almond shaped and the profile forming two straight planes. Another characteristic is the plumed tail, which is often carried upright, perpendicular to the back.