Tüylüm
Breed and species guide
Cat and dog breeds: temperament, care, diet and the health issues to know about. Every page is sourced and written in plain language. Birds, fish, rodents and reptiles are coming soon.
103 breedsBrowse by pet
Turkish breeds
Turkish VanVan cat · Turkish Vankedisi · "Swimming cat"
Medium-largeSemi-long coatActive
Turkish AngoraAnkara cat · Angora cat
MediumLong coatActive
Kangal Shepherd DogKangal · Karabash · Sivas Kangal dog
GiantShort-to-medium coatLivestock guardian
AkbashAkbash Dog · Turkish Akbash
GiantWhite coatLivestock guardian
Kars DogKars Shepherd Dog · Kars Turkish Shepherd Dog
GiantLong coatLivestock guardian
Turkish Greyhound (Tazı)Turkish Tazi · Anatolian Tazi · Turkish sighthound
MediumShort coatHunting & running
Catalburun (Turkish Pointer)Tarsus Catalburun · Turkish Pointer · fork-nosed hunting dog
MediumShort coatHunting dog
Aksaray MalaklıMalakli · Malakli Karabash · Aksaray Malakli Shepherd Dog
GiantShort coatLivestock guardian
Good for first-time owners
Mixed-breed catsDomestic shorthair · Domestic longhair · Moggy · Street cat
Any sizeAny coatDepends on the cat
British ShorthairBritish Blue · "Teddy bear" cat
Medium-largeShort coatCalm
Maine CoonMaine Coon Cat · "Gentle giant"
LargeLong coatModerate energy
RagdollRagdoll Cat
LargeSemi-long coatCalm
Russian BlueArchangel Cat (historical name)
MediumShort coatCalm
Norwegian Forest CatSkogkatt · "Wegie"
LargeSemi-long coatModerate energy
SiberianSiberian Cat · Siberian Forest Cat · Neva Masquerade (colorpoints)
Medium-largeLong coatModerate energy
AbyssinianAby
MediumShort coatVery active
Information is compiled from breed registry standards, veterinary schools, animal welfare organizations and scientific studies; every page lists its sources and a last-checked date. Pages are for general information and are not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. If you're thinking of getting a pet, consider shelters and rescues too.