AKA: • Turkish Cat • Swimming cat
Turkey (TUR) wikipedia
Page contents: Attributes • Spider/Radar Graph • Binaries Graph • Ranges Graph • Data Table
While the Turkish Van loves to jump and climb, play with toys, retrieve and play chase, she is is big and ungainly; this is one cat who doesn’t always land on his feet. While not much of a lap cat, the Van will be happy to cuddle next to you and sleep in your bed.
12-17 year lifespan 7-20 lb 3-9 kg
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| Turkish Van | CatAPI Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptability | 5 | 4.82 |
| Affection Level | 5 | 4.87 |
| Child Friendly | 4 | 3.84 |
| Dog Friendly | 5 | 4.61 |
| Energy Level | 5 | 3.91 |
| Grooming | 2 | 1.9 |
| Health Issues | 1 | 23 |
| Intelligence | 5 | 4.36 |
| Shedding Level | 3 | 2.7 |
| Social Needs | 4 | 4.1 |
| Stranger Friendly | 4 | 3.73 |
| Vocalisation | 5 | 2.82 |
| Life Span | 12-17 | 12.1-15.4 |
| Weight Lb | 7-20 | 7-13.5 |
| Weight Kg | 3-9 | 3.2-6.2 |
| Indoor | ❌ | 1% |
| Experimental | ❌ | 4% |
| Hairless | ❌ | 4% |
| Natural | ✔ | 25% |
| Rare | ❌ | 6% |
| Rex | ❌ | 7% |
| Suppressed Tail | ❌ | 9% |
| Short Legs | ❌ | 3% |
| Hypoallergenic | ❌ | 22% |