English Angora
Англійський ангорський
Wool / Angora
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Originally from Ankara, Turkey. The smallest of the recognized Angora breeds. ARBA-recognised 1939.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Small
- Purpose
- Wool
- Buck weight
- 2.3–3 kg
- Doe weight
- 2.5–3.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 3 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 5 kits
- Coat
- wool
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- TR
- Recognised
- 1939
Colours
many
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
It is the only Angora breed completely covered in wool, including the head, ears, and feet.
Breeding recommendations
- Wool harvested every 90–100 days to prevent matting and wool block.
- Daily brushing mandatory to manage fine, silky wool.
- Yields lower than Giant or German varieties but very fine.
- Calm and docile but easily startled.
- Yield ~250–500 g per harvest.
