Do Turkish Vans have good temperaments?
generally,yes. The Turkish Van is a very social cat and adapts well to small or large households. They tend to relate to their humans more like a dog than a cat and can be loyal companions for life. Each individual Turkish Van cat has its own distinctive and unique personality, even when raised under the same conditions. Depending upon how far back the Turkish imports are in their lines, the Van can sometimes be timid and introverted in new surroundings. If the cat is startled or frightened, it is best to not try to restrain them but allow them to see for themselves that everything is OK. They generally get along with other animals (dogs, other cats, even birds!) although they prefer the company of others of their breed. They often bond with one member of the household and bestow most of their affection on their human. They will tolerate more from their favorite human than they will from others. Vans are opinionated (and very intelligent) and may not like some of your friends. Recogniz
