Turkish Van cats are a unique, ... These cats remain relatively rare worldwide, even within their home country. You may have to search far and wide before finding one for sale.

Rare and beautiful, the Turkish van has been around for centuries and its athletic prowess in the water has earned it the nickname ‘The Swimming Cat’. That’s right, a kitty that loves to swim!

Turkish Van cat, taken from the Cat Fanciers' Association. (CFA) The Turkish Van cat , a natural breed that originates from the Middle East, is known for its unique pattern.

One such breed is the Turkish Van. This breed is known for its love of water, which is quite unusual for cats. The Turkish Van is playful, energetic, and highly intelligent.

Turkish Van. The Turkish Van is nicknamed the "Swimming Cat." This is the rare feline that doesn't just tolerate water—it actually loves swimming. But that's not all that makes this cat rare.

A Chinese man’s love for Turkey’s unique Van cats made him travel a distance of 7,000 kilometers (over 4,000 miles) to adopt one. Sun Ping, a lecturer at Peking University in Beijing, heard ...

Van cat is an endemic breed that emerged in the surroundings of Van Lake, which is now the territory of Turkey. Being the most ancient domestic cat, the Van cat is capricious and freedom-loving.

Buddy’s story: Buddy is a sweet, quiet boy with big, blue eyes. At 9, he’s just middle-aged, since cats can easily live to be 16. He’s a chunky guy, but that’s just more to love. He adores ...

Some cats in Turkey not only get to live their nine lives, but now they will also get to swim in their own specially-designed pools in summertime. The Turkish Van cats, who are known for their odd ...