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Compare Turkish Van
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Turkish Van
Large · Semi-long coat
- Intelligent
- Affectionate
- Loyal
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Size and coat
- Size
- Turkish VanLarge
- Typical adult weight
- Turkish Van4.5–8 kg
- Coat
- Turkish VanSemi-long coat
- Typical lifespan
- Turkish Van12–14 years
Activity and care
- Activity
- Turkish VanLively and playful
- Grooming
- Turkish VanAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Turkish VanTends to shed little
- Vocal
- Turkish VanTends to be quiet
Home life
- Indoors and outdoors
- Turkish VanBenefits from some safe outdoor space
- Time alone
- Turkish VanOften copes well alone during the day
- Owner experience
- Turkish VanOften suits first-time cat owners
Living with others
- Children
- Turkish VanUsually better with older, calmer children
- Living with dogs
- Turkish VanOften gets on with a cat-friendly dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual cat. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the cat you are considering.