This cat is graceful with a muscular, medium sized body. He is long and slim. The long legs are strong. The Angora hair is fine and thick of medium length. the coat is very shimmery. There is no undercoat and the hair on the upper body is straight but becomes wavy on the stomach. This cat requires regular grooming and combing should be done with a medium toothed comb to remove dead hair. It is especially important to groom when the winter coat is being shed to prevent hairballs.

Originally Angoras were only recognized in white. They are now recognized in all colours and patterns with the exception of colourpoint, solid lilac and chocolate. Most breeders still like to breed the original white cats. White Angoras with odd coloured eyes may be deaf in the ear on the blue eyed side.