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Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van" Compare Siamese and Turkish Angora. Which is better: Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Turkish Angora Turkish Van
OriginsThailand flagThailand Turkey flagTurkey Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Natural
Popularity Rank156977
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Ankara Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van cat?
$600 to $1200 $1000 to $2000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force No data available Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape No data available Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Gold
Blue 		Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Turkish Angora and Turkish Van coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Slender Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Long and Narrow Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long 		Fine
Short
Silky
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Average Moderate Sleep

Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, vocal and attentive Moderate, playful and intelligent Long, active and intelligent
Guarding Instinct Moderate High High
Protection Instincts Moderate High High
Climbing Ability High High High
Jumping Ability Excellent Excellent Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Good Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Good Good

Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low fat High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High High
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
12-15 years 15-18 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Hot Cold Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Hard Hard

Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Graceful and active meows Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Good, social and friendly Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression Vocal and social Graceful and active Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Graceful and active tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High High
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High High
Territoriality High High High
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Difficult to Train: Turkish Van cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Active Affectionate Agile
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van?
High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Low Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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