Collection: Personalised Turkish Angora Gifts
We have an incredible collection of Personalised Turkish Angora Gifts for you to choose from, and everything you need to treat your perfect puss. Whether you are looking for a super-cosy bed, a gorgeous new bowl, or a luxurious blanket, we have some great gift ideas for your Turkish Angora. Not only have we hand-picked fabulous presents for your feline bestie, we also have Turkish Angora inspired gifts for owners too. From phone cases to candles, there’s something to please everyone.
Introduction
The Turkish Angora is often described as a “ballerina” cat thanks to its elegant, athletic, and graceful appearance, and on top of that, its silky soft furry coat is often snowy white. In their native Turkey, they are considered a national treasure, and it’s only relatively recently that they’ve shared this treasure with other nations.
History
Records show that the Turkish Angora’s origins date back at least as far as the 16th century, and many believe it to be an ancient breed with links to the African wildcat. During the 1900s, it was used to help develop the Persian cat, and a breeding programme was then set up to preserve the Turkish Angora in Ankara Zoo. It was not until the 1960s that two Turkish Angora cats were taken out of Turkey to the United States where a new breeding programme began, and the breed became known to the world.
Personality
The Turkish Angora is beautiful to look at and it has a beautiful temperament to match. Energetic and outgoing, they like to spend their day “helping” out around the home, and they’ll be found following their people from room to room, keeping an eye on everything that’s happening. Sweet-natured and always affectionate, the Turkish Angora thrives on company, but with plenty of toys around, they cope with being alone for short periods.
Vitals
| Height | small-mid-size cat of 20-25 cm at the shoulder; body length is 30-40cm on average, not including the tail. |
| Weight | 2-4 kg |
| Other names | Turkish Ankara, Angora (or Ankara) cat |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Coat | semi-long hair that is super soft and silky, has a slight wave under the belly, and a very plush and bushy tail. |
| Colour | most commonly white, but can also be black, blue, smoke, cream, red, tabby, tortie, and various bi-colour combinations. |
| Eye Colour | green, yellow, amber, blue, or can have eyes of different colours. |
| Life Expectancy | 12 to 15 years |
| Health Issues | hereditary conditions that can affect the Turkish Angora include cardiomyopathy, and deafness can be an issue in white cats. |
| Care Tips | Turkish Angora prefer constant company and need to be entertained with interaction and toys. Grooming: a twice weekly brush is usually enough to keep coats tangle free. Feeding: two meals per day of high-quality food. |