Most cats loathe water and react to it with panic and distress. However, there is one cat, the Turkish Van, that is fast becoming fame for its swimming talents. Equipped with a fine, dense coat and neck ruffle that thickens even more in the winter months, this breed will happily plung into water. There are Turkish Van individuals that do not enjoy water and this against-type behaviour could be due to the fact that several generations back even these cats would rarely be exposed to a lakeside environment like that of Lake Van, where the breed originated.
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1 hannah lands // May 11, 2010 at 9:54 pm
This is a very good picture of a cat and it is the best one i have ever seen. It looks so loving and caring. I would love to have that cat! It is so cute! I would want a cat so bad but i have 2 dogs and they would eat it! I love that cat!
2 Paula // Jun 29, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I have a cat that actually enjoys water. We bath him every three weeks and he really likes it. Plus, he likes to try and “grab” water as it runs down the faucet and does not mind getting soaked while at it. So, yes, I´d say some cats do like water.
Mine is a long-haired grey tabby that looks a lot like a Siberian Forest cat but, I am nowhere near Russia so, I guess he´s just a pretty cat.
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