Turkish Angora

 Turkish Angora cats are not only white, but also other colors. The number of Turkish cats themselves is very small, and there is basically no such thing as a pure breed in terms of this breed of cat in China. Many people also call their white mandarin-eyed cats Persian cats, which shows that many cat owners do not know much about cats, and many people say that theirs is the so-called "Norwegian Forest", but in fact, more than 95% of them are just ordinary domestic cats.

The Turkish Angora cat is named after its birthplace in Angola, the capital of Turkey. Its origin is from the 16th century, and it is the oldest cat breed among the long-haired breeds. Since its introduction to Europe, its noble appearance has been very popular and has become a valuable breed. It was not introduced to the United States until 1963. After the 1970s, it appeared in cat shows and became popular throughout the United States. At present, even the Angolan Zoo in Turkey, where the Angolan cat originated from, is breeding under strict control in order to preserve the pure bloodline of this cat. The silky, shiny and tactile coat is neither too long nor too short, and the tail is even softer and fluffier. The Angolan cat was first arrived in the United States in 1963 and has made a comeback, reappearing at cat shows and gaining popularity again. The Angora cat is one of the oldest breeds, originating in Turkey, and was introduced to Europe in the 16th century, mainly in France and England, where it was the most popular long-haired breed. By the middle of the 19th century, due to the emergence of the Persian cat; the status of the Angolan cat gradually decreased. At present, Angora cats are mainly distributed in Turkey, and their numbers are few elsewhere. The Angora cat has a very long body with very large undulations that appear on its back. The Angora cat has very thin limbs and is very tall. Its head is pointed and looks somewhat long. There are large ears located on its head. Its whole body is covered with long, silky hair that is brown, red, black, and white in color. Generally, it is believed that the purest color of the Angora cat is white. At present, in order to preserve the pure bloodline of this Turkish Angora cat, even the Angolan zoos in Turkey, where it originated, are breeding under strict management. The Turkish Angora cat has a silky, shiny and tactile coat that is neither too long nor too short, and the tail coat is even softer and fluffier. With beautiful almond-shaped eyes, the Turkish Angora is a cat that can be best described as "elegant".

The Turkish Angora cat is agile and independent, and does not like to be petted or held. The Turkish Angora is quiet, intelligent, and close to people, and is dedicated to loving its owner. The most amusing thing about this cat is that it likes water and can swim in streams or baths with a good attitude. Turkish Angora cats are very clean, as they often lick their fur. Their saliva is like a strong cleaning agent, but it can cause allergies in humans. Due to the accumulation of hair in the stomach after swallowing it while licking, sometimes Turkish Angora cats may vomit out hair balls. Turkish Angora cats sleep longer than other animals in order to replenish their energy. The daily sleep time is 12 to 16 hours, with an average of 13 to 14 hours, but some Turkish Angora cats will sleep up to 20 hours. Turkish Angora cats are very clean, for example, they often lick their fur. The saliva of Turkish Angora cats is like a strong cleaning agent, but this saliva can make some humans allergic, so you should be careful if you are allergic. Turkish Angora cats may sometimes spit out hair balls because of the accumulation of hair in their stomachs after swallowing it while licking the fur. Especially during the hair loss period, owners should check more carefully.

It is a habit of the cat to sharpen its claws, so it is impossible to make it stop. For a small cat, its claws are its most powerful weapon, so it must be sharpened from time to time by sharpening the aging cuticles. In addition, claw sharpening is also a way to show off its power and increase its scent. The cat has odor glands inside its front feet, so it sharpened its claws to make its feet smell like itself. Nevertheless, if you let it sharpen its claws, the sofa, curtains, chairs, carpets, wooden floors, walls, etc. at home will become tattered and terrible. Once the cat has decided where to sharpen its claws, it will go there again and again, and the damage will be even worse. Teaching cats to sharpen their claws is one of the most difficult things to do. Therefore, it is important to start this education early before the furniture is trampled.

First, prepare a special claw sharpening tool. Although there are many kinds available in the market, it is also good to make your own. Just wrap a strip of cloth around the board. If possible, prepare a few extra pieces and place them in places where the cat likes to go. If the cat starts to sharpen its claws on the furniture, say "no" immediately and take it to a place with a special board. The owner can grab its front feet and make it sharpen its claws. At first, the cat may make a fuss, but after a few sessions it will sharpen its claws patiently. When he can sharpen his claws very skillfully, then he should be praised. This way, the cat will naturally remember where to sharpen its paws, but if you can't wait, you can spray the floor where you don't want it to sharpen its paws with odorant or sprinkle it with vinegar, which cats hate. However, once the smell is eliminated the effect is gone, so it can be said that patient education is still the most important.