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Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van" Compare Turkish Angora and Persian. Which is better: Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Angora Persian Turkish Van
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey Iran flagIran Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank69577
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ankara Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van cat?
$1000 to $2000 $1500 to $3000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van cat?
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 No data available Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Copper
Blue 		Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). 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 Turkish Angora, Persian and Turkish Van coats?
Long Hair Glossy Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Flat-faced Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Straight Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Dense 		Fine
Short
Silky
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, playful and intelligent Short to moderate, calm and gentle Long, active and intelligent
Guarding Instinct High Low High
Protection Instincts High Low High
Climbing Ability High Low High
Jumping Ability Excellent Moderate Excellent
Swimming Ability Good Poor Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Poor Good

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
15-18 years 14-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van cat?
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Persian 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, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Cold Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Hard

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Graceful and active meows Quiet and sweet meows Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and friendly Good, calm and friendly Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression Graceful and active Calm and sweet Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior Graceful and active tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low High
Attention Needs High Low Moderate
Protectiveness High Low High
Territoriality High Low High
Independence High Low High
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Affectionate Affectionate Agile
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Persian 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: Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van?
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Persian 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, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van?
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or Persian or Turkish Van?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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