Turkish Van vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Van	Persian
Origins	Turkey United Kingdom	Iran
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	77	5
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Turkish Van vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Persian cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Turkish Van or Persian cat?	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Van and Persian coats?	Semi-long	Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	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).
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Copper Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded

Turkish Van vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Turkish Van or Persian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Turkish Van or Persian?	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.

Turkish Van vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Turkish Van or Persian?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Turkish Van or Persian?	Agile	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Van 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Van vs Persian?	High: Turkish Van 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Van or Persian?	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Persian?	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Persian?	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 Van or Persian?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Van or Persian?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Turkish Van vs Persian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi

Turkish Van vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Turkish Van cats live longer than Persian?	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Persian cat?	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Persian?	No Turkish Van 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Turkish Van vs Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Turkish Van vs Persian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Persian cat?	$800 to $1500	$1500 to $3000

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