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Angora cats Breed Profile

Quick Guide

Angora cats Fact File

Coat Type, Color & Grooming:

Once bred only for its
white coat, the Turkish Angora now
includes several different varieties of
coloring:

Solid
colors: Include black, blue, cream,
and orange.

Bi-color: Predominantly white with
patches of one other color.

Tortoiseshell or Calico: A patchy
pattern made up of three or more distinct
colors (usually black, orange, and
cream/white).

Tabby: A darker stripy pattern on a
lighter background color; found in silver,
orange, brown, blue, or cream.

Nose and
paw pad colors usually correspond to
predominant coat color, varying from pink
to black.

Physical Attributes:

Small to medium in size; long, graceful torso; hind legs higher than front legs; small to medium-sized, wedge-shaped face with large, tufted ears and large, almond-shaped eyes; long, full tail; fine, medium-long coat with long ruff around neck.

Personality:

Intelligent and responsive; easily trained; good hunter; loves water.

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