Turkish Vans are the rare exception to the rule of cats not liking water. Vans have coats that are water resistant and will actually swim willingly. Adult males weigh an average of 18 pounds.

Cat lovers in Turkey were uplifted by this week’s news that the country’s endangered Van species, hailing from the eponymous province bordering Iran, are multiplying in ever greater numbers. Professor ...

The Turkish Van is probably the most famous cat breed known for its love of water. Often called the “Swimming Cat,” this breed hails from the Lake Van region in Turkey, where the summers are hot, and ...