How
does the Turkish Van compare to other breeds? I
have prepared a page that describes many of the breed's personality
characteristics that you might find useful. Click here
to view it.
Why
do some Turkish Vans have more color on their bodies than others?
Breeding two perfectly marked
Turkish Vans to each other produces a surprise in every litter. While
you will likely get some perfectly marked kittens, it is common to get
some that may have more color or spots on their bodies due to the random
nature of the spotting factor. The size of the spots is also difficult
to predict and can be fairly large (more color) to a few tiny spots. It
is even possible to have kittens with no or little color on the head.
White tips on the tail can also occur; this is more common out of the
Turkish imports since this trait is selected out in the breeding
program.
How
often should I vaccinate my Turkish Van cat? The
recommended vaccination protocols were released in the 2000 report from
the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Check our health
page for more information..
Do you have more information on the breed? Check
out all of the sections in the Van Info part of this site. You will find
information about their personality, feeding, color, number of cats
registered, how to show a Turkish Van, their history and place of
origin. If there are additional things you would like to see on this
site, please let me know.
Do
Turkish Vans travel well? While
many Turkish Vans
travel well, a few may get motion sickness, so they do not always enjoy
car trips. Consult your veterinarian for ways to alleviate discomfort if
your cat suffers from motion sickness. Ensure a roomy and safe carrier
is available with a litter box and soft area to nap for your cat when
traveling.
