Revered in ancient Egypt, or linked to witches in the Middle Ages, cats have been part of human history for a long time. They would have been domesticated nearly 12,000 years ago. But do you know which are the oldest races that still exist?
As its name suggests, this breed originates from Turkey, and more precisely from mountainous regions. Its coat, soft and mid-length, is an adaptation of the difficult climates that can be encountered in this area. Often white-haired, this breed has been documented in France since the 1600s! Some assumptions have been made regarding the domestication of this cat. This feline may be a descendant of chat manula small cat domesticated by the Tartars.
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