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Van cats put up for adoption from Turkish research center dedicated to promoting the breed

Turkish Van Cat Research Center is putting up hundreds of cats for adoption

PoC avatarPosted on July 11, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2022

I find this news item strange because the news is only on one page of the Internet on the Daily Sabah website. There is no Facebook page for this organisation. But they have a project which is to put a … continue reading…

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Turkish Van

Which cat breed is the most aggressive (beware of false information)?

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2021

This article answers the question as to what single cat breed is the most aggressive but BEWARE of false information. Warning about studies on cat breed personality Before I attempt to answer the question in the title, I need to … continue reading…

Posted in Turkish Van | Tagged cat character, cat personality, cat study, study, turkish van, Turkish Van Cat | 1 Reply
All-white Turkish Van swimming

A Van cat should be all-white with eyes of different colours

PoC avatarPosted on February 23, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 23, 2020

The Turkish Van cat should be all-white with odd-eye colour, usually blue and amber. The Turkish Van cats of the UK and USA with the inverted ‘V’ on the top of the head and usually the rusty coloured tail do … continue reading…

Posted in Turkish Van | Tagged the real turkish van, turkey, turkish van, Turkish Van Cat | 2 Replies

The Real Turkish Van Cat

PoC avatarPosted on September 11, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 7, 2017

The real Turkish Van was, is and always will be a handsome, distinctively Turkish cat that is random bred, meaning without the interference of people, whilst being more pure genetically than the purest of purebred Turkish Van cats that are … continue reading…

Posted in Turkish Van | Tagged cat breeding, the real turkish van, turkey, Turkish Van Cat | 19 Replies

Harvey’s 37 Cats in North Cyprus

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2019

Introduction We are in Northern (Turkish) Cyprus (see map for location) today to have a look at some of Harvey Harrison’s 37 cats. Yes, he cares for 37 cats. That puts him in the top rank of cat carekers. No … continue reading…

Posted in Turkish Van | Tagged cat breeding, cyprus, turkey, Turkish Angora Cat, Turkish Van Cat | 29 Replies

Theft of the Turkish Angora Cat Breed

PoC avatarPosted on May 12, 2013 by Michael BroadJune 14, 2020

The distinguished and important cat breed, the Turkish Angora, has been hijacked not once but twice. While the real Turkish Angora resides in Turkey the American cat fancy has created a new cat and given it the name “Turkish Angora”. … continue reading…

Posted in Angora, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Turkish Angora, Turkish Van | Tagged cat breeding, cat fancy, Selective Cat Breeding, the real turkish angora, Turkish Angora Cat | 47 Replies

Spotted Street Cats of Cyprus

PoC avatarPosted on May 5, 2013 by Michael BroadMay 6, 2013

This is a nice picture of three beautifully spotted, street cats of Cyprus. Their coats are very high quality spotted tabby. They are a “a spotted male and some of his family”. The three are, no doubt, looking for food … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Egyptian Mau, Feral Cats, Stray Cats, Turkish Angora, Turkish Van | Tagged Egyptian Mau, feral cats, stray cats, street cats, tabby cats | 9 Replies

Turkish Van Cat Facts For Kids

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 10, 2013

The Turkish Van is a breed of domestic cat with a very long history that goes back hundreds of years. This cat is a moggie in Turkey and a purebred, pedigree cat in Europe and North America. People in America … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Turkish Van | Tagged cat breeds, pictures of cat breeds, Turkish Van Cat | 5 Replies

Cat Playing In Water

PoC avatarPosted on December 18, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2012

By Elisa Black-Taylor A few days ago I came across this video of a cat playing in water. It was so cute, I knew I had to share it with the readers here. I’ve seen cats drinking from a dripping … continue reading…

Posted in Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor, Bengal cat, Cat Breeds, Maine Coon, Turkish Van, WIld Cat Hybrids | Tagged cat behavior, cats like water | 20 Replies

Turkish Van Cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2012 by Michael BroadSeptember 23, 2021

Turkish Van Cat – photo copyright Helmi Flick Turkish Van Quick Guide  Click here to see visitors’ submissions The Real Turkish Van – a different take on this cat breed Introduction This is a natural, indeed ancient, breed dating from … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds, Turkish Van | Tagged cat breeds, pictures of cats, turkish van, Turkish Van Cat | 10 Replies

William Hogarth – The Distressed Poet

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJanuary 31, 2015

by Michael (London, UK) William Hogarth – The Distressed Poet….I am interested in this painting because I have driven past Hogarth’s country residence many times. The interesting point is that it is no longer in the country but firmly inside … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds, Cats in Art, Turkish Van | Tagged artists, cats in paintings, paintings of cats, Turkish Van Cat | 2 Replies

Were the Turkish Angora and Turkish Van the same Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2014

by Michael (London, UK) I ask, were the Turkish Angora and Turkish Van the same cat in Turkey during the years well before the cat fancy started? I mean in the 15th to 19th century. They are now two distinct … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds, Turkish Angora, Turkish Van | Tagged turkish angora, Turkish Angora Cat | 3 Replies

Turkish Van cat pictures of cats 2

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2017

Turkish Van cat – photo ©copyright Helmi Flick  |  Return to the Turkish Van cat page

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Turkish Van cat pictures of cats 1

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2017

Turkish Van cat – photo ©copyright Helmi Flick  |  Return to the Turkish Van cat page

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Turkish Van

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadOctober 14, 2012

The Turkish Van Breed Standard is discussed here, informally, with reference to probably the best photographs in a bumper slide show of large format images – Slide show loading 2-3 seconds…… I use the CFA Turkish Van breed standard. I … continue reading…

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