Buyer question
Is a Turkish Van good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Turkish Van 2 out of 5 for beginners (strong-willed, rough play).
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.
- Temperament
- Energetic, bold, independent
- Best fit
- Active, experienced owners
- Energy
- 5 out of 5 (Athletic, loves water)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly comb)
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.