Norwegian Forest Cats
The Robust and Playful Norwegian Forest Cat
Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Description
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 Skaukatter (skog and skau being forms of the word for 'forest' in different Norwegian dialects) or more properly, the Norsk Skogkatt (literally, Norwegian Forest Cat).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.
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Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Origins
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 favourably 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 rumoured to be the early ancestors of the Maine Coon and the long-haired Manx. Norwegian Forest Photos
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- Kitty Calling: Cat Championship & Show this Weekend
- There's also the Parade of Breeds, where judges will explain the different Cat Fanciers' Association breeds, like the Norwegian Forest cat (a heavy coat) and the Abyssinian (gorgeous colors). Hundreds of cats in need of a home from ...
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- Here is Lodden just sitting very relaxed, watching.
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- Perhaps one of the best ways to talk about this cat's personality is to refer to comments made by Norwegian Forest Cat owners/keepers to my video on my YouTube channel. You can see the video on this website: ...
- Norwegian Forest Cat Video
- Here is the best Norwegian Forest Cat Video on the Internet. Well I would say that as I had a hand in making it. Helmi Flick's photographs are by far the most important element obviously. It is essential a short educational or ...
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Norwegian Forest Cat Temperament
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, however, 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 Videos
Norwegian Forest Cat Links
- Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Norwegian Forest Cat
- An in-depth look into the Norwegian Forest Cat breed, the cats that explored the world with the Vikings.
- CFA Breed Standard: Norwegian Forest Cat
- Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.
- CFA Breed Article: Norwegian Forest Cat
- Information on the CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) history of the Norwegian Forest Cat.
- Welcome to the Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association
- Group breeders and fanciers dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Norwegian Forest Cat and cats in general. Offers a photo gallery, ...
- Norwegian Forest Cat: FBRL Breed Page
- Information, links, and international breeder contact information for the Norwegian Forest Cat cat breed.
- Norwegian Forest Cat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- 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 ...
- Homepage of the Norwegian Forest Cat Club UK
- The Norwegian Forest Cat is truly a natural breed and really does originate from Norway. The exact origins of the Forest Cats will never be precisely ...
Norwegian Forest Cat Breeders and Rescue
- Norwegian Forest Cat at Landsker UK - Breeding big boned gentle ...
- Located in Pembrokeshire, specialising in ticked tabbies and silvers. Includes photos.
- Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Rescue and Adoption Program
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- "a UK breeder for the preservation of the old bloodlines and promotion of this majestic natural breed from Norway"
- Winterfyre Norwegian Forest Cats
- Dedicated to preserving the original look and type of the Norwegian Forest cat.
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- Borealis Norwegian Forest Cats - Australian breeder - kittens available.
- Cats in Canada Presents: The Norwegian Forrest Cat
- A comprehensive Canadian directory of breeders of pedigreed cats.
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- Uk breeders of Norwegian Forest Cats based in Ely Cambridgeshire.
- SnowStars Norwegian Forest Cats
- Located in Sydney. Includes standards, information on the breed and pictures.
- Ratatosk Norwegian Forest Cats | Home
- This site provides information about the Norwegian Forest Cat as well as pictures of our breeding queens, studs and kittens we have for sale.
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- Dedicated to the welfare of the Norwegian Forest Cat. UK breeder of Norwegian Forest Cat Kittens in Southampton, England. Active in showing, breeding, ...
- FBRL: Norwegian Forest Cat: Breeders
- List of breeders working with the cat breed Norwegian Forest Cat.
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- Norwegian Forest Cat. NorKatz is a small cattery located in Nebraska. Our Norwegian Forest Cats are raised in our home as part of our family. ...
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- Founding member of the Norwegian Forest Cat HCM DNA Research Project. Breeder Member Swiss Skogkatt. Breeder Member of CFA - Cat Fanciers Association ...
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- This web site is dedicated to promoting the love of the Norwegian Forest Cats and sharing stories about Norwegian Forest Cats. We would also like to hear ...
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