Turkish Van cats are a unique, playful breed originating in a remote part of Turkey. They’re sometimes called “the swimming cat” because of how much they enjoy water. These cats are delightful, ...

Some cats in Turkey not only get to live their nine lives, but now they will also get to swim in their own specially-designed pools in summertime. The Turkish Van cats, who are known for their ...

Cat lovers in Turkey were uplifted by this week’s news that the country’s endangered Van species, hailing from the eponymous province bordering Iran, are multiplying in ever greater numbers. Professor ...

Interest in Turkey’s unique Van cats is growing both at home and abroad, according to experts in the distinctive breed. With its project “A Van Cat in Every Household,” which started five years ago, ...

“Cats” is becoming a star-studded movie, and we hear that off-screen, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s been named president of the Turkish Van Cat Club. The club is “committed to the promotion and welfare of ...

Many cat owners know of the struggle to get their beloved pets into a bath, however this Turkish breed loves nothing more than a swim. The Van cat, native to the Van region in eastern Turkey, is known ...