Norwegian Forest Cat

Norwegian Forest Cat
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The Norwegian Forest Cat is a breed of domestic cat native to Northern Europe, and adapted to a very cold climate. In Norway they are known as skogkatter or more properly, the Norsk skogkatt (literally, Norwegian Forest Cat).

The breed is very old, and occurred as a natural adaptation to the cold climate of the region, but it was not regarded as anything other than a standard house-cat until the late 1930s, when a small number of 'Skaukatts' were shown in Germany and received very favorably by the judges. World War II brought an abrupt end to the fledgling Norwegian show cat industry, and the breed was forgotten until the 1970s. The cats are now being bred and shown in several countries including the United States. The first international association to accept the breed was FIFe, in 1977. They are rumored to be the early ancestors of the Maine Coon and the long-haired Manx.

Norwegian Forest Cats have a thick fluffy double-layered coat, tufted ears and a long bushy tail to protect them against the cold. Their coat is essentially waterproof due to its coarse outer layer and dense underlay. They are very large cats with adult males weighing 6 to 10 kg (13 to 22 lb), while females are approximately half that size. Their hind legs are longer than their front legs. They are very intelligent, playful cats that enjoy human company. The nickname of "Wegie" began in the United States and is a shortened version of the word Norwegian.

Behavior
Like Maine Coons, Norwegian Forest Cats are an intelligent, robust and playful breed. They like the outdoors, are well suited to cold conditions and are great hunters. Despite their great affection for the outdoors, they also enjoy the company of humans and other pets and will sometimes go looking for company if left alone by their owners. They are not easily stressed and are quite patient, which makes them great for a family with children. They appreciate high vantage points and enjoy climbing trees, or, if they are indoor cats, climbing on appliances, bookshelves and other elevated surfaces in the home. Norwegian Forest Cats are very good family pets and do not need too much maintenance, only a brush at least once a week.



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[gypcnme]

The Norwegian Forest Cat is the most beautiful of breeds.

[YerKiddinMeRight]

Cats are the coolest animals on the planet.

[irina7887]

Спасибо создателям видео. Памяти ушедших и неповторимых...

[redSG]

My Norwegian Forest Cat recently died at the old age of 17. RIP.

[whiskerchild]

What beautiful creatures.

Thanks for the vid.

[MarieFace]

My fiancee and I's cat passed away last year around this time his name was Kyle, and he was a Norwegian Forest Cat. I still miss him so much. He was the silliest thing ever, so lazy and clumsy. Not to mention his fluffiness. He was a wonderful cat, and no cat or dog in the future can replace what he was to us.

[zenjim007]

Respond to this video... Excuse my typing error...its Ludwig Von Beethoven. My favorite piece by him too. I use to hear it late at night watching watching a series called "Moonlight Theater". I love those perfect summer nights with clear skies and the full moon. A beautiful way to relax while contemplating your fate. A glass of your favorite wine on the porch or gazing out your window completes the picture. i guess it works good for cat lovers too.

[zenjim007]

@paroutdiok The name of this song is "Moonlight Sonata" written and composed by classical maestro Ludvig Von Beethoven.

[paroutdiok]

Very nice video. I would love to have a norwegian forest cat. Btw what's the name of the song?

[MrJohnnyDistortion]

We had a 20 lb B&W cat that passed in 08 and thought it was a MC.Got him as a tiny stray.After this vid I now know he was a NFC.Big neck,thick muscular legs,pronounced mane,DP,black tail/white tip.Personality plus/plus,talkative,chirping,v­owels,anounced himself entering a room,a character full of love.Looked you right in the eyes.Super comunicator,understood your emotional state.Just smart as a whip.Loved head butts,massages.Just a ham.Miss him greatly.Great breed.Gotta love em and respect um.

[caramelistic]

We're trying to figure out my "nephew's" breed. we thought he was a Mainecoon mix, but his mane and tail looks like these guys. He is 9 months old, bigger than the 13yr old cat, and looks like the cat at 2:38. He's not full grown, yet

[Citzen92]

0:57 everything that has touch with scandinavia and vikings have beard :)