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	Turkish Van - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Van is a region of temperature extremes and the cats have evolved a coat that grows thick in the winter with a large ruff and bottlebrush tail for the harsh winters and then sheds out short in the body for the warm summers.
		The Van is one of the larger cat breeds.
		Their numbers have diminished, but both the Vans and the Turkish Angora, (which is a separate breed with different characteristics from central Turkey) are under the protection of the Turkish government and are bred at the Ankara Zoo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turkish_Van_cat (1103 words)

	Turkish Van Cat Breed Information
		The Turkish Van (Turkish: Van Kedisi) (also known as the Turkish Swimming Cat) is a rare, naturally occurring breed of cat originally found in the Lake Van region of southeastern Turkey.
		Vans are also called the "Swimming Cats" since they have been known to take a dip in Lake Van in their native country.
		Turkish Vans have been living in their native Turkey for thousands of years and various references to "white ringtail" cats through history show this.
	www.usapetstoday.com /Turkish_Van.htm (1043 words)

	Turkish Van pedigree cat breed profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Turkish van carries the piebald gene which calls for a white, semi-longhaired cat with coloured markings restricted primarily to the head and tail.
		The Turkish Van is a large, well-balanced, well-proportioned and agile cat with a strong appearance.
		The Turkish Van's coat is white or cream with auburn markings primarily on the head with a coloured tail.
	www.catsinfo.com /turkishvan.html (491 words)

	Turkish Van Cat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		As they left the Ark the cats were blessed by Allah and the patch of auburn hair at the front of their bodies is believed to be the place where he touched them.
		Turkish Vans were introduced to the West around 1955, when two British photographers visited the Lake Van region and were given two kittens to take back to Britain.
		Its interest in the water is primarily a response to the intense heat of the Turkish summers.
	www.gloriakendall.com /TurkishVan.html (250 words)

	Cats and Kittens Magazine
		Some Vans have a color patch between the shoulder blades called the "Mark of Allah"-the place where Allah touched the cats on their way from the Ark. This "thumbprint of god" is considered to be good luck in Moslem countries.
		The Turks of Van describe their native breed as "proud and brave as a lion," and the earliest Vans taken to cat shows were notorious for being difficult to hold and control.
		Their efforts to establish the Van as an official breed were hampered, however, by a conflict with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF), the main legislative organization of the cat fancy in England.
	www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/turkishvan.shtml (1654 words)

	Turkish Van - Turkish Van Cat - Turkish Van Breeders
		Turkish Vans are a rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey.
		The Turkish Van is a solidly built, sturdy, broad, muscular, deep-chested and semi-longhaired cat that takes three to five years to reach full maturity.
		The Turkish Van's coat is white or cream with auburn markings primarily on the head with a colored tail.
	pets.iloveindia.com /cats/cat-breed/turkish-van.html (271 words)

	Breed Article: Turkish Van
		This same cat that got out of the patio door was in my backyard at 5 AM of the fifth day, and she ran inside the house when I opened the same door through which she escaped.
		I also tell them that the Turkish Van cat outside of Turkey is described as a large, muscular, longhair cat with odd-eyes, blue eyes or amber eyes, and that this cat is white with color on the head and tail, and that sometimes random body spots are present.
		Turkish Vans were imported into the United States in the early 1970’s, and some were brought in from Turkey by servicemen who had been stationed there.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/articles/turkish-van.html (4980 words)

	Turkish Van Cat Breed Profile - Breed Descriptions and Photos
		Turkish Van is a rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey.
		An intriguing aspect of Turkish Vans is their insatiable curiosity for water, A few are not interested but the majority can be found dipping their paws, toys and bedding in water bowls, or sitting in sinks and baths waiting for the tap to be turned on.
		Turkish Vans are not a difficult cat to groom as the fur having no woolly undercoat does not knot.
	www.catsofaustralia.com /turkish_van.htm (396 words)

	Turkish Van - Cat Breeders
		It is accepted that the Turkish Van is the original piebal cat and one of the first long hair mutations which is not man made but a result of natural selection through inbreeding in an isolated area.
		Turkish Van cats are considered on of the largest of the domestic breeds and are quite massive at maturity - the only cat that cannot follow its head through a fence due to the breadth of the chest.
		Turkish Vans are highly independent, yet still affectionate to their human charges.
	www.freedom.co.za /vans (728 words)

	Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Turkish Van
		The cat known in the United States as the Turkish Van is a rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey.
		“Van” is a common term in the region that has been given to a number of towns, villages and even a lake - Lake Van - so it is no surprise that the uniquely patterned cat native to the region was named the “Vancat” by the residents.
		The coloration of the Turkish Van, which is considered by many to be the original breed to carry the piebald gene, calls for a white, semi-longhaired cat with colored markings restricted primarily to the head and tail.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/turkish-van.html (677 words)

	Turkish Van Cat Breed with Description and Picture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Vans were reportedly first brought to Europe by soldiers returning from the Crusades some time between 1095 and 1272 A.D. Over the centuries the Vans were transported throughout the Eastern continents by invaders, traders, and explorers.
		The first Van kittens arrived in America in the 1970s, but it was not until breeders Barbara and Jack Reark started working with the breed in 1983 that the Vans began to flourish in the United States.
		Some Vans have a color patch between the shoulder blades called the “Mark of Allah.” Just as the M on the tabby’s forehead is said to be a gift from the Virgin Mary, this “thumbprint of God” is considered good luck in Moslem countries.
	www.petclassifieds.us /cat_breeds/turkish_van.php (907 words)

	Turkish Van Cat Breed Information from Consulting Health Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Although the Turkish Van is an ancient breed, it is a relative newcomer to the United States.
		The first Van cats (named after the Lake Van region of Turkey) were imported to England in the 1950s, but the first Turkish Van did not arrive in the U.S. until 1982.
		The Turkish Van is a semi-longhaired cat distinguished by its unusual pattern: the cat is white except for a colored tail and color on the head.
	cats.consultinghealth.com /breed_63_turkishvan.html (362 words)

	Turkish Van Cats. Turkish Van Cat, Cat Breed Turkish Van, Turkish Van Pictures and Information.
		The Turkish Van Cat has a love for playing in water, so is often referred to as the "Turkisg Swimming Cat".
		The Turkish Van is an ancient and natural breed believed to have originated in the eastern part of Turkey which is also known as Eastern Anatolia.
		Turkish Vans are semi-longhaired cats with soft, silky hair that thickens in the winter.
	www.pusscats.com /Turkish_Van_Cats.htm (451 words)

	Turkish Van Cat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		These cats are auburn and white, but with a coat pattern very rare inc cats; the red colour is restricted to areas around the ears and on the tail.
		Obviously swimming cats need to have a waterproof coat and the Turkish Vans have a semi-longhaired coat which requires some grooming.
		These cats have a gentle disposition, a hearty appetite and are lively, intelligent and inquisitive with an ability to adjust easily to most situations.
	www.yourmail.com.au /catlover/Turkish_Van.htm (149 words)

	Showing your Turkish Van cat
		The Turkish Van is currently accepted for registration and show competition in all of the major cat associations.
		Of course, in order to be able to show your Turkish Van, you must have the cat registered in the association in which you plan on showing.
		Cats are evaluated by judges according to how well they fit the "standard" for the breed.
	www.swimmingcats.com /showing.htm (380 words)

	Turkish Van Cats and Kittens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Turkish Van cats are a naturally occurring breed of cat.
		The Turkish Van kitten is slow to mature, taking as much as three to five years before reaching full growth.
		Cats will work hard to keep themselves cleaned and groomed, but you should still groom your cat regularly as a bonding tool and to cut down on the amount of fur your cat might accidentally ingest, resulting in hairballs.
	www.avidpets.com /Catbreeds/turkish-van.htm (767 words)

	Turkish Van - Cat
		Turkish Vans are quite striking in appearance; stunning auburn (or other colour) butterfly markings crown its head, matched by its beautiful flowing faintly ringed auburn tail, highlighted even so by the chalk white coat that embraces its body.
		Turkish Vans are classified as semi-longhaired cats, which differentiates them from other longhaired breeds like Persians, and although the coat is indeed long its soft silky texture and lack of woolly undercoat allows it to remain unruffled and free from tangles, so little grooming is necessary.
		The Turkish Van is a sturdy, muscular cat, weighing anything from 12 to 18 lbs (5 to 8 kg) for a fully grown male.
	www.bestofbreeds.com /breedprofiles/turkishvan.htm (586 words)

	Turkish Van (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Turkish Van: white with red patches on the face and rings on the tail.
		Vans fell out of fashion by the late 19th century; Angora (Ankara) Zoo kept these cats as protected species, and domesticated breed were reestablished in the mid 1950's.
		The city of Van is but a few miles from Mount Ararat and there are those who like to believe that when the Ark came to rest on the mountain top and the flood waters receded that the cats left the Ark and made their way down the mountain slopes into Van.
	www.moggies.co.uk /breeds/turkvan.html (1024 words)

	Turkish Van, Angora, Vankedisi (Van Kedi) Cats - FAQ
		Many cats have some degree of white on them, but in the case of the Turkish Van this has been taken to the extreme such that the white covers nearly all of their body.
		Although the Turkish Vankedisi is effectively a pure white Turkish Van, the GCCF have adopted the word van to mean a particular coat pattern, and since the pure white cat doesn't outwardly exhibit this coat pattern then it cannot be registered as a Turkish Van.
		As with Turkish Vans, in their native Turkey they are know to swim in shallow streams and lakes, however the temperatures there are very hot, so this might be the reason why.
	www.turkishcatsociety.co.uk /faq.html (3107 words)

	About Turkish Van cats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Turkish Van cat originates from the Lake Van region in the eastern part of Turkey.The first Turkish Vans were brought to Europe in 1955 by a lady named Laura Lushington.She received the two auburn-and-white cats as a gift from someone she met while she was traveling in Turkey.
		She was told that these cats were called "Van cats in their native country, named after the Van lake and city.The cats were being transported to England, and after the usual long quarantaine period, the were used to set up a breeding program.
		Van cats that are allowed to go outside are very well capable of catching a prey and love to bring it back home to their owner, too !
	home.wanadoo.nl /~ebakvis/about.htm (404 words)

	Turkish Van Cat at The Pet Directory.us!
		The Turkish Van is an energetic, intelligent, soft-voiced, and affectionate breed.
		Also known as "the swimming cat," the Turkish Van is famous for its love of water.
		The Turkish Van is a large, muscular cat, wide-bodied and large-boned.
	www.teacuppoodles.us /Indexanypet/cats_Turkish_Van.htm (171 words)

	The Turkish Van Cat... A Rare, Independent Cat Breed
		The Turkish Van is a longhair cat breed with a bushy tail, that loves water, and is surprisingly low maintenance.
		With their love of water, it is no wonder that these cats are named after the Lake Van region of Turkey, which is where the breed originated.
		While the Turkish Van enjoys spending some time alone, the breed is still quite playful and enjoys having a variety of toys to play with.
	www.cat-lovers-only.com /turkish-van.html (601 words)

	Description Of The Turkish Van Cat Breed
		The Turkish Van is a solidly built, semi-longhaired cat with great breadth to the chest.
		The strength and power of the cat is evidenced in its substantial body and legs.
		Breed Fact - The cat known in the United States as the Turkish Van is a rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and Far Eastern Turkey.
	www.bullwrinkle.com /Assets/cat_breeds/turkish-van-cat.htm (181 words)

	Turkish Van
		The cats summer coat is short, the winter coat is longer and thicker.The facial fur coat is short.
		The Turkish Van has a firm chin in a straight line with the nose and upper lip; rounded muzzle.
		The cat's ears are slightly large in proportion to the body.
	www.catsunited.com /html/turkish_van.html (358 words)

	Turkish Van Cats, Kittens and Cat Breeders
		The two Turkish Van cats that were imported from Turkey were bred and produced kittens bearing the same markings, and so the breed was launched in the UK.
		We were first intoduced to Vans by a boarding client who had brought her cat back from Turkey where she worked for the Foreign Office, and he was an absolute delight, wonderfully good-natured and extremely handsome.
		The Turkish Van has diminished in popularity lately; in 1994 130 were registered with the GCCF but the numbers had fallen to 73 by 2003; however, when talking about small numbers this is only really the difference from one year to the next of several litters.
	www.catteries.org.uk /TurkishVan.html (391 words)

	Turkish Van Cat
		The Turkish Van came from Western Turkey to England in 1955.
		In 1969 the Turkish Van was accepted for the championship show in Britain.
		The Turkish Van is a very solid cat with a broad chest.
	www.planet-pets.com /turkvan.htm (248 words)

	Turkish Van Cat Breed Information Guide - Turkish Van Cats & Turkish Van Kittens
		If you are considering adding a Turkish Van kitten or adult cat to your family, Turkish Van Cat and Kitten Central offers plenty of information to assist you in making an educated decision in the choice of the purrfect cat or kitten.
		Are you a responsible breeder of Turkish Van cats and kittens?
		Cats Central's Guide to Cat and Kitten Names - Whether your cat is the rugged outdoorsy type, or a pampered pussycat, this exhaustive list of cat and kitten name suggestions is sure to help you find a purrfectly unique cat name or kitten name for your new Turkish Van kitten
	www.cats-central.com /cat-breeds/turkish-van-cat-breed-guide.html (1114 words)

	Turkish Angora Cat Breed Rescue - Turkish Van Cat adoption
		Cat Purebred Rescue (CPR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which was founded in 1994.
		CPR is a permanent committee of cat fanciers, affiliated with the "Responsible Cat Fanciers of the Northwest", who seek to improve the life conditions of pedigreed cats of all breeds recognized by the various registries.
		The CPR goal is to reduce the abandonment and surrender of pedigreed cats to shelters.
	purebredcatbreedrescue.org /turkish_angora.htm (249 words)

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