Anggora

History
 

Lay people often use the word ”angora” for long-haired cat. This error started happening about 250 years ago. At that time, long hairless cats there are many around the city of Angora (since the year 1930 called Ankara, Turkey) and Persia (Eastern Turkish border, since 1935 called Iran).
There was no major difference between cats that live in Angora / Ankara with Persia / Iran. In line with many European traders who do business in the Middle East, more and more cats and Persian Turkish origin imported into the European continent. When the contest cat (cat show) was held in the UK began in 1870, the category of long-haired cats are very popular. Since then, genetic traits and angora Persian began to develop into more pure and specific.
Forms a large body, thick, rounded head and cobby bodies identical with Persian cats. While angora more slender, long, lithe and limber & lancipn shaped head (triangle).
New in 1962 angora cat is officially entered into the United States. Angora was first recognized and registered in 1973 by the CFA (Cat Fanciers Association).

Key features & Forms AngoraAngora cat race has a medium body size, with a gracefulness and elegance. Body long, slender, with long legs and tail. Thick and fluffy tail feathers like the tail of a weasel. Long nose, overall triangular-shaped head, with ears wide open.