The Turkish Van is a semi-long-haired cat species that originated in the Lake Van area of Eastern Turkey and is often known simply as "Turks" by their growing band of followers. They are sometimes nicknamed "Turkish Swimming Cat" as it is said that they love to bathe and play in the water during the hot summer months in their homeland. This breed is also famous for its totally unique coat pattern, mainly pure white but with prominent markings on the head and tail, so distinctive that the pattern is even called "Van" in other breeds. They are still relatively rare in the UK, despite being recognised by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) for over 40 years, with less than fifty new registrations in 2010. The Turkish Van should not be confused with the Turkish Angora and the Turkish Vankedisi, both of which are two completely different breeds.
Read our Turkish Van Buying Advice page for information on this cat breed.

Turkish Van
I have 5 adorable kittens ready for their new home, all eating drinking and using their litter box, very playful and used to handling all have been wormed and flea treated on check from my own vet used to being handled and love playing with toys Can arrange viewing also please if collecting please bring cat carrier or kitten can’t leave

Turkish Van
4 beautiful little kittens the mixed colour is a female and the rest are boys they are so clever already and bonkers they love cuddles and will be flead and wormed and growing up round children’s and dogs and cats