Turkish Van Cat - Top 10 Facts

Turkish Van Cat is a semi-long-haired breed of domestic cat developed from a selection of cats obtained from various cities of modern Turkey, especially Southeast Turkey. Beautiful and rare, the Turkish Van cat has been around for centuries, charming cat lovers with her energy and athletic prowess.

In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Turkish Van Cat that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Origin: Turkey
Length: 14 to 17 inches
Weight: 10 to 18 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12 to 17 years

Turkish Vans are highly intelligent and can learn tricks and games, including playing fetch. They like teaser toys that allow them to mimic pouncing on prey. And if you can’t find your Van, look up; he is probably perched overhead, as high as he can get. Don’t put anything on display that is easily broken; the Van has a wicked sense of humor and may enjoy pushing items off a shelf just to see what happens. Or sometimes he’s just clumsy.

The Van may or may not be a good traveler. Trips to the veterinarian often involve the cat vomiting, peeing, or pooping in the car. If you like to RV or take road trips with your cat, ask the breeder if cats in her line are prone to carsickness.

Van’s love of water can lead him into trouble. Put down toilet seats and cover swimming pools and spas if you aren’t there to supervise his aquatic excursions. And resign yourself to finding your faucets dripping. He can easily learn to turn them on so he can drink from them or play in the sink. It’s not unusual for a Van to simply enjoy lying in the water, especially during hot weather.

A Van dislikes being held or restrained, and it is a rule at cat shows that the cats are displayed on the table instead of being held up in the air. Most notably, if you are ever unsure of how a Van is feeling, pay attention to his Vanometer. That pretty shell-pink nose will start to turn red if your Turkish Van is upset. If his nose shading from pink to crimson, heed the warning and leave him alone.

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