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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.
Norwegian Forest News Posts
- KITTY IN THE CITY: Should she give him another chance?
- It is as rare as the spotted Norwegian Forest Cat that people truly change. They can modify, adapt, and convert themselves into something different when they have enough motivation to do so however healthy change is a never-ending process, ...
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 Blog Posts
- The gang's all here
- They're Norwegian Forest Cats. A place to sleep: the spot near a window, or on a warm porch, or a patch of carpet lit up by a slant of sunlight is irresistible to any species. Here are Bonnie, Clyde, Harry and Cedric... Meet Smudge, Chester, Kaylee, ...
- Cats put on purrfect display at show in Swanley
- It was run by The Garden of England Cat Club, a national association that promotes the welfare of cats. Owners were on hand to talk about the various breeds of the animal, including Maine Coons, Norwegian Forest Cats, Bengals and Persians.
- A "Giant" Event at the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter
- Average cats weigh around 9-10 lbs although the bigger breeds like Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats can get up to 18-20 lbs. We currently have 10 cats over 10 pounds including three that are 15 or more pounds. Usually big cats have placid, ...
- Time to get kitty pretty
- Palmerston North Cat Club president Denise Grace has 12 norwegian forest cats but only three of those will be on show this weekend. In the lead-up to a show, Mrs Grace said the cats needed to be well-groomed. "They really should be groomed all the time ...
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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 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
- If you know of a pure bred Norwegian Forest Cat that needs to be rescued, please inform the Primary Regional Contact by choosing your location below. ...
- Norwegian Forest Cats and Kittens a breeder of Norwegian Forest ...
- "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.
- Norwegian Forest Cats - Kittens aVAILABLE
- 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.
- av Bergtun (N) Skogkatt Cattery
- We are Aud and Bjørn Steensrud, located in Oslo, Norway, and we breed Norwegian Forest Cats in our home. We're located in Oslo, Norway. ...
- Norwegian Forest Cats and Kittens from Mjollnir Norwegian Forest ...
- 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.
- Norwegian Forest Cats and Kittens Breeder - Maelstrom in ...
- 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.
- MIYODA
- NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS. London UK. 020 8776 7293. 07986 841050 ... Hobby breeder of friendly, healthy, beautiful,pedigree Norwegian Forest kittens with ...
- Alvenkatt Norwegian Forest Cats
- Offering photos and information on litters, studs and queens and the breed.
- LostWoods Norwegian Forest Cats
- Montana Breeder of Norwegian Forest Cats. ... The Norwegian Forest Cats SiteRing This site owned by lisa s vasa · SiteRing by Bravenet.com. Hit Counter ...
- Nimrod Norwegian Forest Cats
- Breeder member of the Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers Association and the Norsk Skogkatt Society. After many years of involvement in breeding and showing ...
- NorKatz Norwegian Forest Cat
- 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. ...
- ::Into Wishin Norwegian Forest Cats::
- Founding member of the Norwegian Forest Cat HCM DNA Research Project. Breeder Member Swiss Skogkatt. Breeder Member of CFA - Cat Fanciers Association ...
- Fjord Farm Norwegian Forest Cats
- 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 ...
- Kisatru Norwegian Forest Cats
- Kisatru Norwegian Forest Cats. Natural breed....natural lovers...from Norway with love! Home · About Us · Kisatru Cattery · Kisatru Cats · Nursery Plans ...
- FURRY BOOTS Norwegian Forest Cats
- Breeder of NFC from South Africa, now located in the USA.
- Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Rescue - Norwegian Forest Cat Adoption
- A resource for finding a Purebred Cat Breed Rescue for purebred cat adoption. Rescues listed by breed, purebred cat email lists & photogalleries of ...
- Norwegian Forest Cat Kittens for Sale, Norwegian Forest Cat Breeders
- Norwegian Forest Cat kittens for sale from a reputable Norwegian Forest Cat breeder. Breeders may advertise their Norwegian Forest Cats for sale or adult ...
- Crystalfjord Norwegian Forest Cats
- Some useful information about Norwegian Forest Cats, cat associations, breeding cats, ... Cat and Kittens Norwegian Forest Cat Article - Read this first. ...
- Advent Hill Cattery - Maine Coon, British Shorthair, Norwegian ...
- Although in the United States the Norwegian Forest Cat is currently considered a ... The Norwegian Forest Cat has become what it is today because only the ...
- Norwegian Forest Cat & Kitten Breeders - Kjærligkatt
- Norwegian Forest Cats and kittens. UK based breeders - kittens sometimes available to good homes as pets and for showing.
- Welcome to Vanir Cattery | CFA Certified Cattery Of Excellence ...
- Award winning Iowa cattery breeding Norwegian Forest Cats. ... Welcome to Vanir Cattery specializing in Norwegian Forest Cats since 1995. ...
- Amorino Cattery - Chantilly/Tiffany & Norwegian Forest Cats
- Amorino Cattery - Chantilly Tiffany and Norwegian Forest Cat Kitten Adoptions and breed information.
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- Hey Hey SWEET LENS = ] I have a Norweigian Forest Cat too = ] THey are Gorgeous Cats, Mine's name is Xena got some of her younger pictures up on my Lens http://www.squidoo.com/why-cats-are-worth-having but i'll be sure to put up some recent ones when i take them = ]
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- What a gorgeous cat! Wow, you love a lot of cats... I love my Pickles and Pumpkin and all the cats that my wife and I have fostered over the years. Check out my cat lenses if you'd like to see them! I would love to foster a Norwegian Forest Cat one day. Stunning!
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She's getting famous :)
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- Hi Pandora687, Thanks for this important info!
Gayle, author of How to Stop a Dog Fight.
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- Ah yes, Wegies are truly magnificent. Thanks for making the lens.
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