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Passer (King) Angelfish
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Turkish Angora
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Coat Type: medium long, soft, silky, no undercoat Color: white, black, blue, black smoke, blue smoke, tabby patterns Temperament: affectionate, curious, intelligent, like water & bathing Where does the Turkish Angora come from? The first long-haired cats to appear in Europe were from Angora, now Ankara, Turkey. The Angoras […]