Facts about Turkish Angora
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White Turkish Angora cats with blue eyes have a high likelihood of congenital deafness, a condition linked to the W gene affecting melanocytes.
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Ankara's Angora Zoo has maintained a breeding program for Turkish Angora cats since 1962 to preserve the breed's original Turkish bloodlines.
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Female Turkish Angora cats typically reach sexual maturity between 5 to 9 months of age, making them one of the earliest maturing longhaired cat breeds.
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Exceptional hearing sensitivity allows Turkish Angora cats to detect frequencies up to 64,000 Hz, nearly twice the upper limit of human hearing capability.
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Turkish Angora cats possess a distinctively muscular, athletic build with long, slender legs that enable them to reach jumping heights of up to 6 feet vertically.
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Weighing between 3 to 5 kilograms on average, Turkish Angora cats are among the smallest longhaired cat breeds despite their elegant, flowing appearance.
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In 1973, the Turkish Angora achieved championship status in The International Cat Association, making it one of the earliest recognized longhair breeds by that organization.
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Most Turkish Angora cats possess blue eyes or odd-colored eyes, with heterochromia occurring in approximately 25-40 percent of the breed.
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The Turkish Angora's distinctive silky coat requires daily brushing to prevent matting and maintain its characteristic long, fine texture.
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Originating from Ankara, Turkey in the 1600s, the Turkish Angora breed became a favorite of European aristocracy during the 18th century.