Turkish van also known as Turkish cat and swimming cat originating from Turkey and the United Kingdom. It is either medium sized or large sized. They are ranked about large breeds of cats. They have heavy bone structure. The males grow as tall as 9-20 pounds and females grow as tall as 7-12 pounds. Its trot is elegant and powerful. Its coat is medium long, sleek and soft. It occurs in different vibrant colors. They are affectionate, loyal and inquisitive breeds. They are known for its intelligence. Its eyes carry a mysterious gleam in them. They are playful and energetic. It gets along well with children and are adventurous. They are playful and welcoming to the strangers as well as other pets.