The long-hairs originally were called Angoras, after the Turkish city (now Ankara) in which Europeans apparently first encountered them. Actually, they seem to have been known in and imported from India a Persian Canted central Asia as well. For a long time people tried to distinguish between the “true” Angora and the Persians generally, but the differences, small to begin with, were further confused by interbreeding.
The long-hair is enormously fluffy and can look haughtier than a Main Line dowager. But under the silky coat are a sturdy body and a warm heart. While long-hairs may seem languorous, they are cats first of all and entirely capable of the fun and games cats traditionally enjoy. Since they are expensive, however — anywhere from fifty to several hundred dollars for a superior one — their owners aren’t often inclined to expose them to the many perils and pleasures of the out-of-doors. For more about cat breeds visit Affordable Pet Insurance
