A cat with eyes of two different colors

Van cat is a breed of cat native to the rugged mountains of the Lake Van region in Eastern Turkey. Traditionally, this fancy cat , the Van cat is recognized as an all white cat, generally with eyes of two different colors . These cats may be either short or long haired. Van cats are very intelligent, unusual for cat breeds Vans cats love to play in the water and they are known as "the swimming cat". Van cats can still be found in east Turkey, near Lake Van. Unfortunately their numbers have diminished, but now Van cats are under the protection of the Turkish government .