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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Turkish Van cat – photo ©copyright Helmi Flick | Return to the Turkish Van cat page … Continue reading →
