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Turkish Van
The "swimming cat" from Turkey — a large, semi-longhaired breed famous for loving water. Energetic, playful, and intelligent with a distinctive white body and colored head and tail.
At a Glance
Lifespan
12–17 years
Size
Large
Exercise
High
Grooming
Moderate
Origin
Turkey
Good with Kids
Yes
Good with Pets
No
Temperament
energeticplayfulintelligentindependentaffectionate
Common Health Issues
Conditions that Turkish Vans are genetically predisposed to. Not every individual will develop these — awareness enables early detection.
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