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Article
Turkish Van Cat and Turkish Angora Cat: A Review
Author(s)
Bahattin Cak
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DOI:10.17265/2161-6256/2017.03.002
Affiliation(s)
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Yuzuncu Yil, 65080 Van, Turkey
ABSTRACT
Turkish Van and Angora cats are one of most important genetic resources in Turkey. The study
aimed to evaluate some
morphological properties and also behavioural
characteristics in both Turkish Van and
Angora cats. This research used
both literature and the records from the Van Cat Home at
Van Cats Research Centre of Yuzuncu Yil
University for Turkish Van cats, as well as literature
information for Turkish Angora cat. Van cats which have a special place
among world cat races have gained appreciation of people with their original
eye colors, long white hair and affectionate attitudes. Origin of Turkish
Angora cat breeding in Turkey is Ankara province. Angora cat is strong, energetic, kind,
known as a moderately long silky haired cat. According to the results of this
study and literature, withers height and body length of
Turkish Van cat are higher than the
Turkish Angora cat, while tale length and breast girth of
Turkish Angora cat are higher than the
Turkish Van cat. Body weight (g) of female Turkish Angora cat is heavier than
the Turkish Van cat, but male Turkish Van
cat is heavier than Turkish Angora cat.
KEYWORDS
Turkish Van cat, Turkish Angora cat, morphological traits.
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