Norwegian Forest Cat
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Head: Triangular shape with equal length and width. Flat forehead. Straight nose. The muzzle follows the line of the head; no whisker pinch. Nose of medium length.
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The Forest Cat is muscular with a large body of medium length. The legs are medium length with heavy muscles. The front legs are also thick. The coat is double and water resistant. It is not shaggy but uneven looking.
The Forest Cat was, in all probability, the cat the Viking explorers took with them to keep their ships clear of rodents.
Being a forest cat the hind legs are powerful. This cat is a fine jumper able to climb trees well and climb down them equally efficiently.
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The Maine coon breed is also considered a forest cat
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Color: Every color and pattern is allowable with the exception of those showing hybridization resulting in the colors chocolate, lavender/lilac, the Himalayan pattern, or these combinations with white.
Norwegian Forest Cats are smart, friendly and playful, much like their probable distant cousins, the Maine Coons. They are inquisitive and have great affection for the outdoors. However, they also greatly enjoy the company of people and other pets.
NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a large, powerfully built cat with muscles which may not be fully developed until the cat is nearly five years old.
Norwegian Forest cat is a strong, robust breed that developed in the harsh-wintered areas of Northern Europe. Because of their hearty winter coat, they tend to change appearance quite drastically between seasons.
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Coat Type, Color & Grooming: The coat is well designed to withstand the harshest of winters, but by spring it sheds its dense, woolly undercoat, ...
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Physical Characteristics
Bright, emerald green eyes with a band of gold
Long flowing hair
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Norwegian Forest Cats are generally said to be intelligent and playful, and to enjoy being around humans.
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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.
Norwegian Forest cats chirp similar to racoons in the wild. They have a bird-like sound that they make when talking to each other. They don't meow unless they are trying to tell you something. Rather quiet compared to many cat breeds.
NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT COLOUR STANDARD
COLOUR & PATTERN: Any colour or combination of colour except Chocolate, Lilac and the Himalayan pattern. The colour and pattern should be clear and distinct.
Wegies (as Forest Cats are affectionately known) arrived in the United States in 1980. The same year, a small group of American fanciers founded the Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers?
The Sokoke Forest Cat has a wild look. A medium-sized cat, its body is graceful and slim but muscular. The rear legs are higher than the forelegs and its tail is pointed and tapered.
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Wegies (as Forest Cats are affectionately known) arrived in the United States in 1980.
Norwegian Forest Cat
Description / History
These lovely cats are really two for the price of one, they can differ so greatly in looks from summer to winter.
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The Siberian Forest Cat (AKA Siberian Cat) is the national cat of Russia. It is an aboriginal breed with unknown origin. This natural breed has existed there for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
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The Norwegian Forest Cat is a healthy, robust natural breed that developed over hundreds of years of natural selection in a harsh climate. They are a slow-maturing breed that may take up to five years to reach full maturity.
The Norwegian Forest Cat, known as a Skogkatt in its native Norway. With its fluffy tail and fluffy ruff around the neck, long clawed and large footed, she can climb rocks and trees - being one of the only cats who can come down a tree head first.
The Norwegian Forest Cat has long thick fur which helps it withstand the frigid temperatures of northern Europe. Their bushy tail also helps keep them warm in these conditions.
The Norwegian Forest Cat
Although many breeds of cats have been developed by cat fanciers, the Norwegian Forest Cat is a perfect example of a cat which has developed by natural selection to survive in a harsh environment.
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The Sokoke is a breed of cat. The original name of the breed was Khadzonzos. The Khadzonzos cats were discovered in the Sokoke-Arabuke forest, on the Kenyan coast, by Jeni Slater in 1978.
the ACFA NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT Standard
General: The Norwegian Forest Cat is a sturdy cat with a distinguishing double coat and easily recognizably body shape.
The Forest Cat was presented to the CFA Board for registration acceptance in February 1987, and in 1993, these wonderful works of art from nature were accepted for full championship status.
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The Norwegian Forest Cat has medium length hair and is large and muscular with solid bone structure. The head has the shape of an equilateral triangle with a long straight profile.
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Norwegian Forest Cat BREED: Norwegian Forest Cat TEMPERAMENT: Active, affectionate LIFESPAN: 12-16 years RECOMMENDED FOR: Active people Appearance: Norwegian Forest Cats are very large cats, with neutered males reaching 10kg (22lb) and toms...
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Norwegian Forest Cats can be shown at all major UK cat shows and although numbers are still relatively small compared with the more popular breeds like Siamese and Persians they are becoming more popular.
Norwegian Forest Cat
By the name, the Norwegian Forest Cat originated in Norway. It is a burly, sturdy cat with thick, heavy fur, and is well-equipped to survive in the harsh Scandinavian winters. They have almond-shaped eyes and sweet expressions.
Norwegian Forest Cats are Norway's natural treasure. They are a medium sized, semi-long hair cat whose personality is gentle, sweet and loving. They come in all colors except pointed colors.
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Learn the facts on maintaining good health, grooming needs, living conditions and more when it comes to the Norwegian Forest Cat.
Siberian Forest Cat
The stunning Siberian is loved right around the world and is considered to be the national cat of Russia.
Siberian Forest Cat
Similar to both the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Maine Coon they have a distinctly shorter and rounder head. They are medium in size and well muscled, good climbers with a long to semi-long coat. ...
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Written by Anne Gro Bergerson Note: for Breeders of Norwegian Forest Cats on Meowhoo.com click here: Norwegian Forest Cats This breed originated as a natural outdoor working cat found typically on Norwegian farms.
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NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT
The lynx-like Norwegian Forest Cat is another large and heavily-furred cat, which sports a range of coloration and a generally delightful personality.
Norwegian Forest Cat: A breed of domestic cat native to Northern Europe and characterized by a thick, fluffy double-layered coat, and a long bushy tail.
The Norwegian Forest Cat can wear nearly any coat colour (except for a pointed pattern), it always possesses distinctive greenish-gold eyes.
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The original home of the Sokoke Forest Cat was amidst the rain forests in East Africa, on the Kenyan coast in the Sokoke Arabuke Forest.
Breeds that develop in harsh climates such as the Norwegian Forest Cat or the Maine Coon, show their origins in their coats. They tend to have water repellent topcoats and thick, insulating undercoats.
For some breeds of cats, such as the Norwegian Forest Cat, there is a considerable size difference between the sexes, with the males being up to three times as large. If you want a calico cat, you will, in virtually all cases, be getting a female.
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Weigie: Slang Term for Norweign Forest Cat
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Wry Bite: Crooked jaw formation.
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Substantial - large cats that are not rounded or stocky. Example of this type of cats: Maine Coon, Bengal, Ragdoll, Siberian, Norwegian Forest Cat, Birman.
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