Last Updated: 20/05/2025
Turkish Van Breed Guide
Do you own a Turkish Van or thinking of getting one, this is the guide to read!
Author: Dr Susan Nguyen BVSc
Reading Time: 13 minutes - short read
| Place of origin: | Life Expectancy: | Other names: |
| Ancient Armenia, now modern-day Turkey | 12 to 17 years | Vancat, swimming cat |
| Energy level: | Tendency to vocalise: | Coat colours: |
| High | High | Black, red, blue, cream or tortoiseshell colouring on head and tail, with an otherwise chalk-white body (known as 'Van pattern') |
| Coat type: | Size: | Eye Colour: |
| Medium length | 5.5-7.5kg (males), 5.0-6.5kg (females) | Blue, light amber or odd-eyed (one blue and one light amber) |
| Shedding factor: | Overall grooming needs: | Temperament: |
| Moderate, seasonal | Moderate | Active, playful, highly intelligent and suitable for training. |
