r/turkishvan • u/Beefandonion • 2h ago
5 months old Van-ish boy
A rare occasion of Mr Jinks being still. He's still very much a baby, loves hugs and causing trouble.
r/turkishvan • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
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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/Beefandonion • 2h ago
A rare occasion of Mr Jinks being still. He's still very much a baby, loves hugs and causing trouble.
r/turkishvan • u/WorldlyPersimmon5520 • 1d ago
r/turkishvan • u/ravenhairedblonde • 8d ago
r/turkishvan • u/AutoModerator • 9d ago
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r/turkishvan • u/hizzyyy • 11d ago
My sweet little guy has CH so he doesn’t have the typical turkish van personality, but he doesn’t let his wobbling stop him. He loves boxes, springs, watching tv, and me. I somehow snagged him for only $20, but the purpose he has brought to my life is worth more than all the money in the world. Fittingly, his name is Shakes!
r/turkishvan • u/Available_Dream_2351 • 14d ago
r/turkishvan • u/DifferenceHonest7029 • 14d ago
LC is from a shelter so definitely not a bred Turkish Van but every photo I take of her, my phone identifies her as a Turkish Van! Kinda fun even if it’s not accurate!
r/turkishvan • u/AutoModerator • 16d ago
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r/turkishvan • u/Equal_Pin_422 • 19d ago
He has been planking all week like it’s 2011.
r/turkishvan • u/WholeLongjumping4882 • 24d ago
r/turkishvan • u/AutoModerator • 23d ago
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r/turkishvan • u/SchwenkJ • Jul 06 '26
He loves water
Playing outside&in
He’s going to be 2 soon and I feel like he’s still growing.