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THE TURKISH ANGORA
Cat fanciers are enjoying a resurgence of a delightful breed
once thought to be extinct — the Turkish Angora. In recent
years, due to new importation from Turkey, the breed's
country of origin, the Turkish Angora has again taken its
place in the roster of the pedigreed cats of the world.
Many people have used the
term Angora to signify any longhaired cat. However, the only
pedigreed cats that carry the name "Angora" are the Turkish
Angora. In the early part of this century, the Angora was
used indiscriminately in breedings with Persians, finally
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disappearing from the scene as it became incorporated with
that breed, known for a time simply as ‘Longhairs.'
Turkish Angoras make wonderful pets. They are among the most
intelligent of the cat breeds. They love their owners with a
single minded devotion. They are long, elegant, finely boned
creatures with smoothly pointed faces, who adore running and
playing with wonderful grace and a great zest for living.
Their single, silky, medium length coats need only
occasional grooming to look good.
The Turkish Angora is now
generally available in a full range of colors, having been
accepted by CFA in any shade and pattern, |
except those that
denote hybridization such as lavender, chocolate or the
pointed pattern. They occur commonly, in most solids,
tabbies, smokes and parti-colors. White is still the most
popular color, though this is rapidly changing, as more and
more breeders realize the beauty of this elegant breed in a
variety of exciting shades. |
