The literal translation of the Norwegian forest cat in vernacular means a cat that lives and lives in the Norwegian forest. This is a unique breed in Scandinavia. Its origin is unknown. It often appears in Nordic mythology as a fairy-like cat.

1. Appearance characteristics of the Norwegian Forest Cat

Head

It is in the shape of an equilateral triangle, with a short neck and well-developed muscles.

Ears

Medium to large, with rounded tips and broad base, set low and full of alertness. The ears are well-feathered.

Eyes

Big almond eyes, rich in expression, slightly raised eyes, green, gold or golden-green color, white cats can have blue eyes or mandarin duck eyes.

Nose

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 lines.

Body

Medium length, strong muscles, and strong bone structure. The chest is broad, the overall body shape shows a sense of strength, and the waist is deep; the waist circumference is large, and there is no feeling of obesity. Male cats are larger and feel more majestic; female cats are smaller and elegant

limbs

Medium length, hindlimbs are longer than forelegs, keeping the hips higher than the shoulders. The thighs are muscular and the calves are strong. Viewed from the back, the hindlimbs are straight.

tail

The coat is long and dense, and the connecting part of the body is relatively 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). It is ideal to have long and thick coat

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 winter coat is fuller than the summer coat. The quality and type of coat are most important, and the color and pattern are less important.

Pole of foot

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

Coat color

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.

Body shape

The appearance of the Norwegian Forest Cat is exactly the same as that of 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

9 kg. Female cats are much smaller than male cats, with long and strong bodies. Has a double coat.

2. Precautions when purchasing Norwegian Forest Cats

1. Before purchasing a Norwegian Forest Cat, please refer to the information provided by AiPet.com on the physical characteristics and characteristics of this breed of cat. If you have an idea of ​​this cat, you can avoid blind selection;

2. Neat appearance, lively and energetic, flexible movements, and feels heavier than expected when held in hands;

3. When you open your mouth, you will see that the mouth, gums and tongue are light red, the teeth are biting normally, and there is no special odor;

4. Cat ears should be clean and free of secretions. If your cat scratches its ears or shakes its head frequently, it may be infected with ear scabies;

5. The tip of the nose is reddish, moist and shiny. The tip of the nose should feel cool and moist with the back of your hand. There should be no nasal discharge or secretion around the nostrils;

6. The eyes should be clear and bright, with no secretions from the corners of the eyes, and the third eyelids should not be exposed from the corners of the eyes (the third eyelid appears first in many cats when they are sick);

7. The body is moderately developed, the muscles are strong, the limbs are thick but not bent, the walking is normal, and the legs and feet can react strongly when pulling with hands;

8. The abdomen should be slightly round, and the ribs cannot be touched by hand. If the cat’s abdomen is enlarged, it may be a symptom of roundworm infection or peritonitis. It is normal for the kitten’s belly to be slightly protruding;

9. The hair around the anus is clean and the anal opening has no stains;

10. The health indicators of kittens are most obviously reflected in their hair. A healthy kitten's coat should be shiny, fluffy, and stand erect. If the kitten's hair is messy and dull, it means that the kitten has been infected with the disease, or has been ill and has just recovered. It is best not to choose such a cat;

11. He reacts immediately when he hears a cry, has a desire to play when teased, and has a strong appetite when he smells the smell of meat.

Pet lovers who like Norwegian forest cats must understand its characteristics, and then pay more attention when purchasing!