{ "item_title" : "The Essential Turkish Angora Handbook", "item_author" : [" Boston J. Hunter "], "item_description" : "Discovering the Turkish AngoraThe Turkish Angora is one of the most elegant and historically significant natural cat breeds associated with Türkiye. Its refined appearance can initially suggest delicacy, yet beneath the fine, flowing coat is a firm, muscular, athletic body built for movement. The breed is especially associated with Ankara, historically known in the West as Angora, and this regional connection gave the Turkish Angora the name by which it became known internationally. For centuries, these cats have attracted attention for their graceful appearance, silky coats, expressive eyes, intelligence, and energetic personalities.Understanding the Turkish Angora properly requires looking beyond the familiar image of a pure white cat with blue or mismatched eyes. Although white Turkish Angoras have played an important role in the breed's history and preservation, Turkish Angoras can occur in numerous colors and patterns. Coat color alone does not establish breed identity. Body structure, ancestry, coat quality, temperament, movement, and recognized breed characteristics all contribute to the identity of the Turkish Angora.The Turkish Angora is particularly fascinating because its development connects natural feline history with cultural heritage and organized breed preservation. These cats existed long before modern pedigree registries established formal standards. However, changes in European breeding practices eventually threatened their identity as a separate breed. Preservation programs in Türkiye became extremely important in protecting the distinctive population and later contributed to the establishment of Turkish Angora breeding programs internationally.For prospective owners, understanding this background provides an important introduction to the breed's character. The Turkish Angora combines qualities that may initially appear contradictory. It looks delicate yet can be remarkably athletic. It possesses an independent personality while often becoming strongly involved with its family. It carries itself with elegance but may enthusiastically climb, run, investigate, and play whenever an opportunity appears. Appreciating these different sides of the breed helps owners understand that the Turkish Angora is much more than a beautiful longhaired cat. The Ancient Origins and History of the Turkish AngoraThe history of the Turkish Angora is deeply connected with Ankara and the surrounding region of central Türkiye. Ankara was historically called Angora by Europeans, and the same geographic name became associated with several animals known for distinctive coats. Longhaired cats originating from or associated with this region eventually became known internationally as Angora cats, creating a connection between the breed and its homeland that remains fundamental to its identity today.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/104/9798161047507_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "18.99", "online_price" : "18.99", "our_price" : "18.99", "club_price" : "18.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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