Turkish Angora — breed guide
Turkish Angora — temperament, grooming, exercise, heat tolerance and care, from the Leash Life breed guide.
At a glance
- Group
- longhair
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 2–5 kg (4–11 lb)
- Life span
- 12–18 years
- Coat
- Fine, silky, single coat
Living with a Turkish Angora
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Light shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with another cat, given a slow introduction and separate resources.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Lively · Clever · Bonded · Athletic
Health to watch
- Deafness in blue-eyed whites
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Ataxia
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Turkish Angora good with kids?
Generally yes. Turkish Angoras are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Turkish Angora good with other cats?
It can work, but take it slowly. Turkish Angoras do better when each cat has its own resources and the introduction is done over weeks rather than days.
How much exercise does a Turkish Angora need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Turkish Angora handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Turkish Angora's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.