Buyer question
How long does a Turkish Van live?
Our Animal Library gives the Turkish Van a lifespan of 12–17 years.
Source: the Turkish Van page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Turkish Van in the Animal Library
The detail
A large, muscular, semi-longhaired cat from the Lake Van region, with color mostly on the head and tail. Vans are athletic, strong-willed and famously interested in water, and they prefer playing with you to being held.
- Origin
- Lake Van region, Turkey
- Best fit
- Active, experienced owners
- Temperament
- Energetic, bold, independent
What to weigh
A Turkish Van is powerful, energetic and not keen on being picked up. It needs daily hard play and sturdy furniture, and matures slowly.