Collection: Personalised Turkish Vankedisi Gifts
We have a huge range of Personalised Turkish Vankedisi Gifts for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for a cosy bed or a smart new bowl, we have a great collection of gift ideas for your Turkish Vankedisi. Not only have we hand-picked gorgeous presents for your best feline friend, we also have Turkish Vankedisi inspired gifts for owners and lovers of the breed too. From phone aprons to AirPods, there’s something to please everyone.
Introduction
The Turkish Vankedisi is the pure white version of what we know as the Turkish Van which has a white body and distinctive colouring on the head and tail only. Sometimes nicknamed “the swimming cat”, they are famed for not only enjoying a splashy game around water but for actually taking a dip when the weather is hot.
History
Originating from the Van Lake region of Turkey, the Turkish Vankedisi is a natural breed that is thought to have been around for hundreds of years. Translated from Turkish, Vankedisi simply means “cat from the Van” and other than colour, it is the same cat as the better known Turkish Van. The name Turkish Van was created in the 1950s to distinguish the breed from the Turkish Angora, but ironically, the “Van” has come to be associated with the head and tail colouring, meaning the plain white version of the Turkish Van had to be given a different name again, the Turkish Vankedisi.
Personality
Turkish Vankedisi cats enjoy human companionship and will follow their people around from room to room to keep an eye on everything that’s going on. They are friendly and intelligent, enjoying interactive games, but they can be a little more independent than some breeds, and don’t often look for a lap to sit on. Apart from their stunning appearance, another endearing feature is the Turkish Vankedisi’s soft meow, sometimes described as being lamb-like.
Vitals
| Height | mid-large size cat of 23-28 cm at the shoulder; body length is 36-43cm on average, not including the tail. |
| Weight | 5-8 kg |
| Other names | Turkish Swimming Cat |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Coat | semi-long hair that is super soft and silky with a very plush and bushy tail. |
| Colour | white |
| Eye Colour | amber, blue, or eyes can be one of each colour. |
| Life Expectancy | 13 to 17 years |
| Health Issues | the Turkish Van is a healthy breed, but deafness can be an issue in white cats. |
| Care Tips | the Turkish Vankedisi needs mental stimulation and entertainment to suit its intelligent and energetic nature. Grooming: a twice weekly brush is usually enough to keep coats tangle free. Feeding: two meals per day of high-quality food. |