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The Turkish Angora was recognised as a distinct breed in Europe by the 17th century. [3] However, there is a strong connection between Angoras and Persians . Charles Catton , in the 1788 book Animals Drawn from Nature and Engraved in Aqua-tinta , gave “Persian cat” and “Angora cat” as alternative names for the same breed.
The Angora is said [by whom?] to have originated in Ankara (historically known as Angora), in present-day Turkey, and is known to have been brought to France in 1723.The Angora rabbit became a popular pet of the French royalty in the mid-18th century, and Angoras had spread to other parts of Europe by the end of that century. [1]
Called simply the Turkish cat at this point, [7] the name was changed in 1979 in the UK (1985 in the US) to Turkish Van [2] [8] to better distance the breed from the Turkish Angora cat (originally called simply Angora, [1]: 35 an old spelling of Ankara). The Turkish Van began to be imported into America in the 1970s.
Special Needs Turkish Angora Cat Seeks a Forever Home in Texas. Eve Vawter. May 26, 2024 at 10:15 AM.
Black silver spotted tabby Mau. Historical evidence points to the Mau being an Egyptian breed. The feline genome data published in the Pentascope document shows the Egyptian Mau to be very closely related to the Maine Coon, Korat, and American Turkish Angoras (indistinguishable from native Turkish Angoras). [3]
The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat that is developed from and closely related to the Siamese cat.It maintains the modern Siamese head and body type but appears in a wide range of coat colors and patterns.
Angora wool, from an Angora rabbit; Angora rabbit, one of at least 11 breeds of rabbit; Angora goat, a breed of goat; Peruvian guinea pig, formerly known as the Angora; Angora ferret, a long-haired breed of ferret; Turkish Angora, a breed of cat originally known as just Angora; Oriental Longhair, a breed of cat formerly known as the British Angora
A domestic long-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognized cat breed – possessing a coat of semi-long to long fur. Domestic long-haired cats should not be confused with the British Longhair, American Longhair, or other breeds with "Longhair" names, which are standardized breeds defined by various registries. [8]