The coat is well designed to
withstand the harshest of winters, but by
spring it sheds its dense, woolly
undercoat, leaving only the magnificently
plumed tail and the tufts of its ears and
feet to remind you that this is indeed a
longhaired cat. They come in all coat
colors and patterns except the Siamese
point patterns. Apart from periods of
heavy shedding (less pronounced with
indoor cats), the Norwegian Forest Cat
does not generally require daily grooming;
combing once or twice a week is
recommended.
Physical
Attributes
The Norwegian Forest Cat is large, sturdy,
and boxy, with back legs that are slightly
longer than the front legs and paws tufted
with fur between the toes. The head is
triangular, with widely spaced ears and
large, almond-shaped eyes that range in
color from green to hazel to gold. White
cats may have blue eyes or odd eyes.
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Personality
Norwegian Forest Cats are gentle, friendly
cats that enjoy climbing and, according to
one source, fishing. They thrive in a busy
household with lots of children, other
animals, and plenty of action.
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Your Own
Health
Problems
Breed-related health problems
include glycogen storage disease (a rare
and fatal nervous system disorder).
Reader's Comments on this
Breed
From Juliana C., Atlanta, GA I have a Norwegian Forest Cat. I have met more than one and they are a very
friendly, loyal breed. Their coat is not that hard to groom, but you should
brush it every once in a while.
Good
Litter Box Manners
Cats are extraordinarily fastidious creatures. Outdoors they tend to
urinate and defecate in relatively open and previously unused areas. More...
