immac

I am interested in getting a Turkish Angora cat. Any information on availability, pedigree certification, price would be useful.
I know the Turkish Govt has a breeding programme to protect the breed, but I am not aware of how you check the lineage.

Ian

Stella

Ian,

The Ankara Zoo breeds the Angora Cats might be worth getting in touch with them.

Stella

shirleyanntr

there are a few forums for turkish cat owners..mostly Van cats.
ive seen them for sale in the Mısır Çarşı istanbul..theres a section for all sorts of animals.
i think you would also be able to get info from breeders in the uk who will have contacts with turkish breeders.
its a beautiful looking cat...needs a lot of grooming as you know.

Peaceplant

İ have one and she is GORGEOUS. She has no papers but İ don't care. They are wonderful cats. But be prepared for a very noisy and nosy attention seeker who will latch on to one family member and devote him/herself to worshipping them forever. Have a look in my photos for a few photos of Maddy my little monster


p.s. that is not Maddy in my avator but it's a good likeness -esp the beer swilling hehe

immac

I have heard about their devotion to 'owner' and wonder how well an older cat accepts a change of owner. Perhaps it is better to go for a kitten?
I am having problems locating any Angora cats, so I have put an advert in the local paper.
Ian

immac

My quest is nearly completed. I have reserved two from a litter in Ankara Zoo - collection end of next week.

Ian

Peaceplant

When are you going to post some photos? Bet they are adorable!!! See my Maddy and how gorgeous she was

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immac

OK. They have been here a week. The one at the back is a few weeks older than the other.
They are both from the Turkish Govt breeding prog at Ankara Zoo.



Ian

Susan

Ian, they are beautiful, see they are helping you type, when are they going to join the forum lol