Turkey-Van cat (odd-eyed Van cat) Part 32
Welcome to my travelchannel.On my channel you can find almost 1000 films of more than 70 countries. See the playlist on my youtube channel.Enjoy!
The Van Cats/Van kedisi
The Van cat is a distinctive landrace of domestic cat, found mainly in the Lake Van region of eastern Turkey. It is large, all-white, and frequently odd eyed. The naturally occurring Van cat type is popularly believed to be basis of the Turkish Van breed, internationally selectively bred with a more recently developed ruddy colouring pattern on the white, as standardised and recognised by many cat fancier organisations. However, one of the breeds' founders has stated that none of the original cats used to found the formal breed came from the Lake Van area, but other parts of Turkey. The capitalised and run-together term Turkish Vankedisi is confusingly used by some organisations as a name for all-white specimens of the formal Turkish Van breed.
The Van cat has been reported living in the vicinity of the city of Van for centuries. At the end of the 19th century, Sultan Abdul Hamid II is said to have owned a Van cat, and having one is still seen as a status symbol: a Prime Minister of Turkey received one as a gift, and an ambassador from Greece put himself on a waiting list to get one. Kittens for the breeding center could be purchased for $282 in 2011, and currently the Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock does not regulate the export of these or any other cats from Turkey.
Characteristics:
The cats are notable for their lean, long-legged appearance. Van cats are known for swimming in Lake Van (This may be the source of the popular but possibly false or exaggerated belief that the formal Turkish Van breed is innately more fond of water than the average cat.)
Their most notable genetic characteristic is their almond-shaped eyes that often are mismatched colours. The most valued and valuable members of the type generally have one amber-green eye and one blue eye.The Van cat is a landrace (naturally occurring variety), not a formal breed of cat.[15] They can still be found in east Turkey, near Lake Van, although their numbers have diminished (a 1992 survey found only 92 pure Van cats in their native area).
There is a breeding programme for the all-white variety,the Van Cat Research Centre (a.k.a. the Van Cat House),established in 1993 at the campus of Yüzüncü Yıl University.However, reports have suggested that the living conditions for the cats held there leaves much to be desired, and the breeding programme seems to be ineffective in reversing the Van cats' declining numbers. As of 2006, the center housed about 100 young adults and kittens, and is open to the public for a nominal entrance fee.
Turkish Van Cat with Colorful Eyes | Visit to Cat House
The Symbol of Van City in east of Turkey, Turkish Van Cat with Colorful Eyes | Vlog about Visit to Cat House
Thank you for watching my video. If you liked the video please share it with your friends, like it and share with me your own opinions in the comment section down below.
We need your financial support to be able to prepare better videos for you, Especially travel videos around Philippines. Any amount would be appreciated. We will also prepare a new video for those who will help and donate us. (Account is in the Philippines)
►
if you wish to send 200 Philippines Peso (4 USD) you just need this link :
To support and encourage me please subscribe to my youtube channel and follow me at my other social media accounts as below.
► Subscribe to my channel :
► Follow me on my Instagram :
► Follow me @ my facebook :
► Like my business facebook page :
► For Business Inquiries my email : fotografcinet@gmail.com
We are Erol and Arni. We are doing educational videos about photography and photo accessories, some testing and review videos and travel and holiday videos as well about Philippines the country which is fun to live.
We will be doing very soon aerial videos too especially about interesting and natural places in the Philippines, so please stay tuned and follow our social media accounts.
Van cats enjoy swimming in custom-made pools in Turkey
Domestic cats are notoriously averse to baths. But a Turkish breed known as the Van Cat is known for its love of swimming. And a local breeding center offers special pools for these felines. The Van Cat House is making sure young kittens learn how to swim.
Subscribe to us on YouTube:
Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS):
Download our APP on Google Play (Android):
Follow us on:
Facebook:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Pinterest:
Tumblr:
Weibo:
Cat beauty contest in Van, Turkey
Sezar attended the third Van cat beauty contest in Turkey and claimed the first prize. But the cat had a tough road to the top.
Special designed pool for Van cats
Special designed pool for Van cats
Various shots of the Van cats swim in special designed swimming pools on June 28, 2018 in eastern Van province, Turkey.
The construction of the pools completed at the Cat House, where dozens of cats are being preserved.
Cats have unique characteristic features like friendliness, having white and silky furry, long and fluffy tail that resembles a fox tail, love to swim and different eye colors.
Turkey, Van cat has amazing two color eyes and a curious paw mannerism.
This Turkish cat that I have befriended has amazingly beautiful two colored eyes and a funny mannerism with it's paw. I wonder if it is Gay? From what I understand this is a Van cat because they are the ones with two colored eyes. The funny thing is it is only friendly with other female cats so I suspect it might be Feminist.
Visiting Van Cats in Eastern Turkey
A pair of Van Cats meow at each other
-HD-トルコのヴァン猫ｰVan cats(Turkey)-
左右異なる色の目を持つ美しい白毛のトルコのヴァン猫の動画です。(ヴァン湖の保護センターにて撮影)
トルコ旅行・ツアー特集はこちら
Interesting Turkish Van Facts
Thanks For Watching
Subscribe to become a part of #TeamHealthApta
SUBSCRIBE for awesome videos every day!:
LIKE us on FACEBOOK:
FOLLOW us on TWITTER:
Want to live forever on the internet? Submit your video to us:
Rate, Comment, Share... Thanx and Enjoy the videos.
Cat houses, Antalya, Turkey
Animal Planet : Cats 101 ~ Turkish Van
My pureblood Van breed (Turkish Van) first meeting with home
Guh-Guh the Turkish Van cat
His name means brother in Mandarin, and he used to be a stray, now he's chillin' every day.
Van kedi evi . Van's Cat House. Van kedi Villası. Turkish van cat research center
Share
Stray cat house in Turkey , meet one of the residents ....
a home for cats in Turkey, it is good to see that the Turkish people look after there animals , thought this was a good idea.
Turkish van cat History, Personality, Health, Care
Known as the swimming cat for his propensity to play in bodies of water—or at least to enjoy splashing his paws in it—the Turkish Van is an ancient breed thought to have originated in the Lake Van area of Turkey. The mountainous and rugged landscape and cold climate of the region no doubt contributed to the development of the Van’s cashmere-like coat and solidly built body.
The Turkish Van is a natural breed and has probably existed in his homeland for centuries. Legend has it that he swam ashore from Noah’s ark, which tradition says landed on Mount Ararat in Turkey, not far from Lake Van.
How did the Van come by his spots of color? Both Jewish and Islamic tradition say that the cats were the recipients of a divine touch that imparted color to their formerly white coat. On the ark, a door slammed on the cat’s tail, turning it red, and God reached out and touched the cat on the head, leaving a spot where his hand rested. In the Islamic version, Allah touched the cat on the back, and the spot that is sometimes seen on a Turkish Van’s back is known as the thumbprint of Allah.
However he came to be, the Van has been attractive to many of Turkey’s invaders and visitors over the years. At least a few probably made their way to Europe as “souvenirs” in the past millennium.
It wasn’t until the 1970s, though, that a Turkish Van was first brought to the United States. The International Cat Association recognized the breed in 1985, and the Cat Fanciers Association began registering it in 1988. In Turkey, the cats are considered national treasures, and their preservation is overseen by the Turkish College of Agriculture and the Ankara Zoo.
The Van Cat Documentary- Van Kedisi Belgesel (english)
This documentary is about the WHITE cats. Many Turkish as well some other ethnic groups consider them as a special ''race'', however these cats are not different from other colored brothers and sisters found just about everywhere in Anatolia and beyond. These white cats, especially with odd-eyes, are for some reason associated with Van city, where questionable breeding program is located.
This documentary should NOT be used as a source for you to decide, if your cat is the Van cat, or to support the idea of this ''breed's'' existence. All freeborn cats from Anatolia, no matter the color belong to the same family. It is uploaded for educational purposes and not in any way to endorse the existence of Van cat.
Enjoy beautiful cats, landscapes and amazing music... but don't take this documentary serious :)
Angry Turkish Van Cat deactivated by vet
14 RAREST Cat Breeds In The World!
Check out the rarest cat breeds in the world! This top 10 list of bizarre and exotic cat species has some of the most amazing and expensive domesticated animals on the planet!
Subscribe to World5List:
Check out our 13 Amazing Pets Who Saved Their Owners video at:
Check out our 7 Celebrities Who Gave Their Kids Up For Adoption video at:
14. Serval
Let's start off with easily one of the most exotic cats out there, the Serval. You'd be forgiven for not knowing about this special cat, as it's from Africa. But what I told you that the Serval is actually pretty popular in the US as a pet? It's true.
13. Peterbald
Here's a unique cat that will make you do a double take. the Peterbald are a species of cat that are found mostly in Russia, and have a trait of not having hair. So they're quite literally bald cats. Though, to be fair, not all of them are bald, some do get hair, but they do often lose it.
12. Korat
Though cats are accepted in most cultures in the world, that doesn't mean they don't get their fair share of superstitions attached to them. A black cat for example can be viewed as bad luck, but also, there are good luck cats. One of which is the Korat.
11. Caracals
Heading back to the exotic kinds of cats, the Caracals is one that is both stunning to look at, and is very interesting in terms of how it acts. You see, Caracals are a type of Lynx, another exotic cat that has been known to have some aggressive tendencies at times. Because of this, you might think that the Caracals are the same , but you would be wrong.
10. The Norwegian Forest Cat
Here's a cat story you might like. The Norwegian Forest Cat is a breed of cat that is very popular in Europe. However, during World War II, this particular cat was almost made extinct. It survived however due to the efforts of the Norwegian Forest Cat Club.
9. Serengeti
Sometimes, you're not born into the world an original, you're created, and cats have been breed that way for a long time believe it or not. A great example of this is the Serengeti. This species is a recent addition to the cat world, as they were developed in the 1990's by crossing the Bengal and Oriental Shorthair species.
8. Ocelot
Ocelot's are one of the more known exotic species of cats in the world. Mainly because they're gorgeous, and people have tried to make them pets for quite some time...with mixed results. Have you ever seen Archer? Yeah, that's a good example of how not to raise an Ocelot.
7. Ragamuffin
While this may have an odd name, the Ragamuffin is surprising unique in terms of other cats. This particular breed was only recognized in 2003, but has taken the cat world by storm since then. It's a mix of specials including the Ragdoll and certain breeds of street cat, but when you look and touch its fur and see its eyes, it's clear how special it is.
6. Geoffroy's Cat
From a rather big domestic cat to a very small exotic one, let's talk about Geoffroy's Cat. No, this isn't a cat owned by a specific person, but a whole species, and one that measure in as one of the smallest cats on Earth, to the extent that when they're fully grown they only weight at max eight pounds.
5. California Spangled
Developed in the US at the urging of anthropologist Louis Leaky, the California Spangled is now one of the rarest cats in the world today. Proving that even cat breeds can go out of style.
As you can see, the California Spangled was made to resemble the cats of Africa.
4. British Shorthair
It's well known that cats live long lives, and have been around for a VERY long time. But this species is one of the oldest known cat breeds ever, the British Shorthair. This cat is so revered in the UK that it's inspired many things, not the least of which was the look of the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland. Plus, it's the most pedigreed breed in the country.
3. Turkish Van
This one deserves a special spot on my list because of its unique fur and personality. Anyone who's raised a cat knows that though they drink water, they don't bathe in it, right? And only jungle cats will swim in water, right? Wrong! Meet, the Turkish.
2. Egyptian Mau
Another cat that looks like a jungle cat, the Egyptian Mau is unique because its spots are actually natural to it. No breeding or development required. But that's only the start of what makes this cat so special.
1. Bombay
If you have been paying attention, you'll have noticed that people really want miniaturized versions of wild big cats like Lynxs, bobcats, jaguars, lions, etc. Another cat that people have apparently wanted to miniaturize is the panther. And because of that, the Bombay was breed.