The Norwegian Forest Cat is native to the forests of Norway. It often appears in ancient Nordic mythology and is shown to people in the image of a goblin. Their bodies are covered with thick hair, and their hair is flowing and of varying lengths. Ancient legends and elegant appearance make the Norwegian Forest Cat look more mysterious and elf-like.

Norwegian Forest Cat

1. Appearance characteristics of the Norwegian Forest Cat

1. Head

The head is in the shape of an equilateral triangle, the neck is short and muscular. The ears are medium to large in size, rounded at the tip, broad at the base, set low, and full of alertness. The ears are well-furred and have large almond-shaped eyes with rich expressions and slightly raised eyes. They are green, gold or golden-green in color. White cats can have blue eyes or mandarin duck eyes. The nose is medium long, with a high bridge, a straight line from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose, a flat forehead, and a slightly curved skull and neck. Chin, strong, slightly rounded in line.

　2. Body

Medium length, muscular. The bone structure is strong, the chest is broad, the overall body shape shows a sense of strength, and the waist is deep. The waist is large and does not feel fat. The male cat is larger and feels more majestic, while the female cat is smaller and elegant.

3. Limbs and tail

Medium length, with hind legs longer than forelegs, keeping the hips higher than the shoulders. The thighs are muscular, the calves are strong, and the hind legs are straight when viewed from behind. The tail is long, densely furred, and the part connected to the body is thick. The ideal length should be equal to the length of the body (from the base of the neck to the base of the tail). Long, thick coat is ideal.

4. Soles of the feet

Strong, large and round, with thick hair between the toes, the color of the toes is coordinated with the color of the coat.

5. Coat

The unique double coat has a dense undercoat and is covered by a long, smooth, waterproof coat. In winter, the dense undercoat is fully grown, so the coat in winter is fuller than in summer. The quality and type of coat are most important, and color and pattern are less important. The colors and patterns of coat are very diverse. There are 50 colors recognized by CFA, including black, white, blue, red, brown tabby, two-color, black smoke, silver tabby, etc.

6. Body shape

The Norwegian Forest Cat looks exactly like the Maine Coon Cat. The main difference between the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Maine Coon Cat is that its hind legs are slightly longer than its front legs and its coat is double-layered. Weight 3 to 9 kg. Female cats are much smaller than male cats and have longer bodies.And strong.

2. Tips for buying purebred Norwegian Forest Cats

1. Shopping in a pet store

(1) Business license: Choose a regular pet store with a business license. If the pet store diagnoses pets, it must also have corresponding veterinary certification procedures.

(2) Anti-immune injection registration certificate: When purchasing a pet, the pet store should be asked to produce the pet’s anti-infection injection registration certificate. The pet’s breed, age, gender, color, and the telephone address of the registered veterinarian should be clearly stated on the registration certificate. and name. At the same time, you must carefully check whether the registered information matches the pet you purchased. If the pet store cannot provide such proof, it is best not to buy there.

(3) Environment: The environment in the pet store should be hygienic and clean, the pets sold in the store should be lively and normal, and the pets in all cages should not be overcrowded.

2. Online shopping

(1) Video: After you fall in love with the cat you like on Taobao, don’t be impulsive and snap it all at once. It’s best to have multiple videos with the seller to see the appearance of the kitten and the breeding cat. Pay special attention to it. The appearance of the male and the appearance of the cat are mainly inherited from the father. Purebred cats focus on bloodline. It is best to ask whether the cat is the offspring of inbreeding. Such offspring may have congenital defects. In addition, you can ask the merchant for a pedigree certificate, which can ensure that the cat is purebred. The cats you buy should be inspected to avoid being swapped between the ones shown in the video and those actually delivered.

(2) Reputation: When buying purebred cats, be sure to check the reputation of the seller. It is best to choose a seller with a good reputation. Some may offer discounts, but they may not be genuine. Also look at the reviews of other netizens, read more, and make a comprehensive choice. If you decide to purchase, you will usually contact the flight and have it shipped by air. Cats over 3 months old are allowed to be transported. In addition, the seller needs to inoculate the cat with triple feline and rabies vaccines and obtain an immunity certificate from the relevant unit before transportation is allowed. Therefore, there may be a certain amount of time between when the witness is purchased and when it is shipped. If you happen to be in the same city, you must also confirm that the cat has been vaccinated! In addition, buyers should consult the freight department of the local airport in advance and bring their ID card to pick up the cat.