The Norwegian Cat
According to many, the Norwegian has all the makings of a wild, rustic and solitary breed. However, it is a surprisingly gentle cat that has adapted very well to life with humans. It is a very good companion cat and, even if it has kept, like most of its congeners, its hunting instincts, it is very loyal, affectionate, intelligent and playful. This breed is not born from any particular crossbreeding and it seems that it originated in Norway and has always existed. It is a cat that is the result of natural evolution and was domesticated by the Vikings.
It is a relatively calm, medium-long to long-haired cat that sheds moderately. It has a muscular and robust body and its legs are shorter in the front than in the back. It has large almond-shaped eyes that can be of any color and often match its coat. Its ears are bushy and triangular, slightly tilted forward. As for its tail, it is thick, long and turns up at the end. The female, like the male, can weigh from 5 to 7 kg and measure about 35 cm.
Over the years, he has become an excellent domestic cat who loves to be petted and who plays very easily with children, despite his hunting temperament at heart. His health is solid, but he must be vaccinated against the main diseases known in cats, such as rabies, typhus, leukemia and coryza. There is only one hereditary pathology: glycogenosis type IV, which is fatal in younger subjects.
Its large fur requires relatively easy maintenance. Simply brush it regularly to prevent it from swallowing its dead hairs and to avoid knots. During the moulting period (spring and autumn), brushing must be done daily. It is also important to check the condition of its ears.
On average, the Norwegian Forest Cat has a considerable need for animal protein, trace elements and vitamins. Therefore, kibble is avoided. It feeds mainly on human food, such as fish, vegetables and meat.
It is a relatively calm, medium-long to long-haired cat that sheds moderately. It has a muscular and robust body and its legs are shorter in the front than in the back. It has large almond-shaped eyes that can be of any color and often match its coat. Its ears are bushy and triangular, slightly tilted forward. As for its tail, it is thick, long and turns up at the end. The female, like the male, can weigh from 5 to 7 kg and measure about 35 cm.
Over the years, he has become an excellent domestic cat who loves to be petted and who plays very easily with children, despite his hunting temperament at heart. His health is solid, but he must be vaccinated against the main diseases known in cats, such as rabies, typhus, leukemia and coryza. There is only one hereditary pathology: glycogenosis type IV, which is fatal in younger subjects.
Its large fur requires relatively easy maintenance. Simply brush it regularly to prevent it from swallowing its dead hairs and to avoid knots. During the moulting period (spring and autumn), brushing must be done daily. It is also important to check the condition of its ears.
On average, the Norwegian Forest Cat has a considerable need for animal protein, trace elements and vitamins. Therefore, kibble is avoided. It feeds mainly on human food, such as fish, vegetables and meat.
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