Turkish Van
CatChampionship
Breed tendencies, not guarantees. This page describes general characteristics often associated with the Turkish Van breed. Individual cats vary by genetics, training, socialisation, age, health, environment, and owner experience. Spend time with a specific animal and talk to a licensed veterinarian or reputable shelter before deciding whether a breed is right for your household.
Overview
This is a data profile. Everything below is published by the registries named in the panel — recognition, measurements, coat, and normalised trait bands, each linked to its source. FaunaHub has not yet written an editorial overview of the Turkish Van, and deliberately does not generate one: a templated paragraph would read like judgement and contain none.
Registry facts & measurements
Every value below is published by a named registry and linked to it.
Recognition
- CFArecognizedsince 1994
Championship
The Cat Fanciers' Association entry → - FIFerecognized
Fully recognised, category 1 (TUV Turkish Van) · breed no. TUV
Fédération Internationale Féline entry →
Published size
Weight
| Measured | Converted | As published |
|---|---|---|
| Male | up to 9.1 kg | Mature males may weigh 20 pounds |
Converted figures are rounded; the registry's own wording is shown so nothing implies precision the standard does not have.
Coat
Long
As published: “CFA breed profile, Coat Length: Longhair” — The Cat Fanciers' Association
Temperament
Sources and further reading
Background, breed standard, and general care references used in this profile. External links open in a new tab. Always confirm specific care decisions with a licensed veterinarian or reputable shelter.
- Breed organizationThe Cat Fanciers' Association — Turkish Van — CFA Breed Profile — CFA recognition, breed description, coat wording, and any adult weight the profile page publishes. Accessed 2026-09-13.
- Breed organizationThe Cat Fanciers' Association — Turkish Van Show Standard — The written CFA standard for this breed. Accessed 2026-09-13.
- Breed organizationFédération Internationale Féline — Turkish Van — FIFe Breed Nomenclature — FIFe recognition, breed code, and category. Accessed 2026-09-13.
- VeterinaryAVMA — Pet Owner Resources — American Veterinary Medical Association pet-care hub