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Norwegian Forest Cat
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Unlike some other cat breeds with a location
in their names, the Norwegian Forest Cat truly did originate in
Norway. The Norwegian Forest Cat is a hardy, sturdy cat with a thick, heavy coat, well-equipped
to survive in the harsh Scandanavian winters.
"Wegies" (WEE-jees) have almond-shaped eyes and sweet expressions. Norwegian Forest Cat kittens
are found in most colors and patterns, although
most commonly in tabby patterns with white.
Although they bear some superficial resemblance
to the Maine Coon, mostly in coloration, Norwegian Forest Cats are in fact totally
different cats. They have straight profiles, a more compact body,
and very sweet expressions. The nose and tips of the ears should
form an equilateral triangle. Norwegian kittens develop very slowly,
taking a full five years to reach their full size and development.
Males generally grow to between fifteen and eighteen pounds in
adulthood, with females somewhat smaller.
The first documented appearance of the Norwegian Forest Cat breed
in the show world was at a cat show in Oslo, Norway in 1938, though
the onset of World War II derailed the breed for the next few
decades. In the 1970s, Norwegian breeders made a concerted effort
to preserve this breed, and by 1977 had standardized the breed
in their country, and the first breeding pair were exported to
the United States in late 1979.
The Norwegian Forest Cat personality is loving, affectionate, though not overly
demonstrative. They can seem a little stand-offish to strangers, but quickly warm up to family and friends. They can mimic other breeds, whether or not they are successful; Norwegian Forest Cats raised with more active breeds may attempt more acrobatics or be more playful than those raised with more docile ones. Wegies require regular grooming to maintain their coats, as their full undercoats can mat with inattention.
Photo © Chanan
Associations: The Norwegian Forest Cat
is accepted by most major registries.
Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Information
Norwegian Forest Cat Clubs/Associations
Norwegian Forest Cat Video:
http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/cats-101/videos/norweigan-forest-cat.htm
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