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Main features of Turkish angora cats

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 Main features of Turkish angora cats Often called the ‘ballerina’ of cat breeds, the Turkish Angora kittens is equipped with a slender, long, and fine-boned body that is complemented by a luscious coat of medium to long silky fur. People tend to say when an Angora moves, their silken coat catches the light and makes them seem to sparkle. Initially, the Turkish Angora kittens for sale was most known for their cream-colored fur; however, they are now being bred for more diverse colors and patterns. The Angora cat long fluff can now be found with tortoiseshell and calico markings that come in a range of colors.   The Turkish Angora’s slightly upturned almond eyes sit high on their heads, giving them an observant and noble look. Their eye colors can range from beautiful hues of blue, green, and amber. The most prized and coveted eye colors for Angoras come from a gene called Heterochromia iridum, in which the irises of each eye are different colors. Angoras have large tufted ea...
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 TURKISH ANGORA SILKY AND SERENE The Turkish Angora , formally known as the ‘Turkish Ankara’, is a naturally occurring domestic breed of cat, not to be confused with the slightly bigger Turkish Van. Angoras have been around for centuries, since the 1500s, and originate in the Ankara Region of Central Turkey. It is said that the first long-haired cat seen in Europe was brought from Ankara, leading many to believe it was a Turkish Angora kittens .  Like all domestic cats, the Turkish Angora cat comes from the African Wild cat. Their long fur is said to stem from a spontaneous recessive mutation due to their inability to leave their dense mountainous environment and being forced to inbreed. It is in fact believed that all long-haired cats stem from the Angora breed. The Angora’s history includes both bumping shoulders with royalty and facing the threat of going extinct. Marie-Antoinette as well as King Louis XV, for example, both loved the Angora cat. Towards the end of the Fren...