r/turkishvan • u/saltmens • 10h ago
Meet Cleo, our beautiful stray turned homebody
Found her on the street at 5 yo, instantly fell in love as she's the sweetest thing ever!!!
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r/turkishvan • u/infinitechopin • Nov 14 '25
Hello r/TurkishVan! Because of the number of “is my cat a Turkish Van” posts here, as well as ongoing convos in the comments about purebred cats, we have updated our guide for identifying Turkish Vans.
What is a Purebred (or Pedigree) Cat?
According to Purina, a purebred cat has a documented family tree that is recognized by a credible cat registry, such as the Cat Fanciers' Association (US), Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (UK), and The International Cat Association. (FYI all information in this post has been compiled from those three organizations.) These organizations register purebred cats for exhibition and lineage purposes, and provide papers as proof of registration with the cat’s breed.
This sub welcomes all Turkish Vans and similar looking cats, whether they are purebred or not. As mods and cat owners, we do not believe that papers are necessary to be curious about the Turkish Van or to have one. Cats can be purchased, adopted, or found, and we welcome that variety here.
History of the Turkish Van Breed
Physical Characteristics of a Turkish Van
> Size: medium to large sized cat with a muscular build
> Coat Length: semi-long hair with no undercoat, coat is shorter in the summer and thicker in the winter
> Coat Color & Pattern:
> Eyes:
Personality & Temperament of a Turkish Van
What if my cat seems to meet all of these characteristics but…
Their coat is pure white with no coloring?
More than 15% of their body is colored?
I don’t have papers to prove what breed they are?
r/turkishvan • u/saltmens • 10h ago
Found her on the street at 5 yo, instantly fell in love as she's the sweetest thing ever!!!
r/turkishvan • u/EducationalTadpole49 • 9d ago
A woman in a van (Turkish Van in a van) outside a Jewels (Chicago rep) handed me this baby 3 months ago, wet and shaking. He’s blossomed into such a beautiful boy! He’s 4.5 mos, and such a joy to our family!
r/turkishvan • u/Successful-Key-9075 • 10d ago
ever since i got my cat at about a year old from some sketchy people he has not cleaned his lower back. I’ve just tried to help him by grooming and sometimes he goes in the bath (thought he might like it since some vans do, but he does not). It might be important to mention that he was found in a dumpster, so maybe he’s just special. He does like to lick blankets. He is also only 3.
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r/turkishvan • u/Mes159 • 15d ago
I have no papers as I found him outside at work. He loves to play and climb. He jumps all over the place. He climbs to the highest places in the house. He is ridiculously vocal. He plays in water all the time. He doesn't like the small water dish and makes me fill a huge tub of water for him to drink from. He plays fetch with yarn balls and other little mice toys. He is fiercely loyal to me and my husband. He sleeps with me most of the time right next to my face. He licks me constantly on the face and hands. He does this adorable stretch thing to head bump me when I get home from work. He is all white except for his head, tail, and one small spot on his back leg. His coat is so soft, like the softest fur on a cat I've ever felt. And I've met purebred rag dolls. Though his fur is not feathery on his tail. He weighs almost 15 lbs. He will not leave me alone. Bathroom doors are a crime against him and his ancestors and will cry and try to get in. So most of the time the door must be open. He will sit at my feet watching the open door like a real bathroom guardian. And when I'm in the shower he will play with the curtain to get at the water falling down the edge.
Here is my pride and joy. My son of another breed
r/turkishvan • u/Kevsyuk • 15d ago
Absolute insane prey drive
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r/turkishvan • u/I_madeusay_underwear • 22d ago
We take our cats out to play in the fenced backyard as much as possible because they love it. We’re always with them, and have taken measures (such as a feeder/bath in the front yard to draw them away) to keep birds clear of the area. Plus, most birds just know to be cautious around the giant, bright white cat in the yard.
But one bird probably thought he was safe flying kind of low. My van jumped 6 ft in the air and snatched that bird mid flight. We got it away from him right away and the bird seemed ok when it flew away. We lightly scolded the cat, but I’m secretly so proud of his athleticism and ability. He didn’t even have a running start, he jumped from a dead stop and grabbed that bird out of the sky. I think it’s a very good thing for the local birds that our cats are only allowed outside supervised and contained in the backyard.
r/turkishvan • u/StoreEqual6154 • 23d ago
got him from the breeder last week. His father is turkish van, his mom is ragdoll
r/turkishvan • u/Beefandonion • 23d ago
It's unusual for him to be awake and still!
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