Norwegian Forest Cat, in literal translation, is a cat that lives and lives in the Norwegian forest. This is a unique breed in Scandinavia. Its origin is unknown, and it is often named Fairy-like cats appear in Norse mythology.

The Norwegian Forest Cat looks similar to the Maine Coon cat and is ranked in the same category as the Siberian Forest Cat. The forest cat grows in a very cold and harsh environment, so it has a thicker coat and a stronger body than other cats.

The Norwegian forest cat has a large body and strong limbs. It can run very fast and is not afraid of the sun or rain. Its neck and tail hair are flowing when walking, making it very beautiful.

However, the number of cats growing in the interior of the Norwegian forest has been decreasing year by year, and is in danger of becoming extinct. Therefore, in the early 1970s, efforts to preserve and reproduce became particularly important.

How to choose a Norwegian Forest Cat

1. When choosing a Norwegian Forest Cat, you must carefully identify its appearance and check whether it meets the prescribed standards.

The cat’s head is in the shape of an equilateral triangle. The eyes should be clear and bright, with no secretions from the corners of the eyes. The eyes are mostly green or gold. The nose is of medium length and feels cool and moist when touched with the back of the hand. There is no nasal discharge or other abnormal secretions around the nostrils.

2. The Norwegian Forest Cat has a strong neck with very flowing mane, a medium-length body, and the muscles around the chest are well-developed and compact.

The body has a strong bone structure, a broad chest, and the whole body is very powerful. Cats have shorter limbs, but their hind limbs are longer than their forelimbs, and their hair is thick and thick, making them look like loose and bulky "bloomers". The part where the cat's tail connects to the body is relatively thick, and the tail has thick and thick hair.

3. The paws of the Norwegian Forest Cat are very strong, large and round, and there are thick fur between the toes. The color of the toes is also very coordinated with the color of the hair.

The colors and patterns of cats’ hair are diverse, and the colors recognized by the relevant CFA organization include black, white, blue, red, brown tabby, bicolor, black smoke, silver tabby, etc. 50 types.

4. In addition to checking whether the appearance of the Norwegian Forest Cat meets the standards, you must also check whether the cat is in good health.

You can touch the cat's body with both hands to check whether the bones are well developed and whether the body growth is healthy and normal. In addition, you should also carefully observe the cat’s dischargeCheck whether the removed feces is normal. If it is watery, sparse, or hard and granular, and the color of the feces is black, green or other abnormal colors, it indicates that the cat has some kind of physical discomfort. Serious illness or minor ailments are possible.