Weight
Turkish Angora weight chart
An elegant, silky-coated cat with a plumed tail and graceful movements. Despite their delicate appearance, they're athletic and playful. Known for their intelligence and love of water. White is traditional but comes in many colors.
Intelligent, playful, social, vocal, athletic.
Adult reference weight is 5 to 10 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 18 years.
Breed record origin is Turkey (Ankara).
The breed record marks Turkish Angora as a fit for a first-time owner.
How much does a Turkish Angora weigh?
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 2 lb1.6 to 2.5 | 2 lb1.6 to 2.5 |
| 12 weeks | 3.1 lb2.6 to 3.5 | 3.4 lb2.8 to 3.9 |
| 16 weeks | 4.1 lb3.5 to 4.6 | 4.6 lb4.1 to 5.4 |
| 20 weeks | 4.9 lb4.4 to 5.5 | 5.9 lb5.2 to 6.7 |
| 24 weeks | 5.5 lb5.1 to 6.2 | 6.9 lb6.2 to 7.8 |
| 30 weeks | 6.1 lb5.5 to 6.6 | 8.3 lb7.3 to 8.9 |
| 36 weeks | 6.6 lb6 to 7.4 | 8.8 lb7.9 to 9.9 |
| 42 weeks | 6.5 lb5.8 to 7.1 | 9.4 lb8.4 to 10.2 |
| 1 year | 6.7 lb5.9 to 7.7 | 9.5 lb8.3 to 10.8 |
| 15 months | 7.1 lb6.4 to 7.8 | 10.1 lb9.2 to 11 |
| 18 months | 7.3 lb6.4 to 8.6 | 9.9 lb8.8 to 11.4 |
Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.
WALTHAM growth curve validated for adult weight 2-7kg (Salt et al. 2022). Pair with BCS checks.
The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset
Food
High-quality protein; active metabolism requires adequate calories.
Home
Needs vertical space; loves climbing and jumping.
Company
Very social; bonds strongly with one person. Vocal and demanding of attention.
Coat
2-3x weekly brushing; single coat doesn't mat easily. Seasonal shedding.
What tends to stress them
- Boredom
- Lack of interaction
- Being ignored
- Deafness (white cats)
Breed risks to mention to a vet
- Deafness (in white cats with blue eyes)
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Ataxia (hereditary)
A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.
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