Turkish Van cats, also known as the Turkish Swimming Cat, are an ancient breed of longhaired cats that originated from the Lake Van region of Turkey. They are known for their unique silky white fur with colored butterfly markings on the head and tail. They are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and affectionate personalities. Keywords: Turkish Van cats, Turkish Swimming Cat, Lake Van region, Turkey, longhaired cats, silky white fur, colored butterfly markings, intelligence, loyalty, affectionate personalities.