Norwegian Forest Cats

History

The Norwegian Forest cat, is very similar to the Maine Coone, but it developed in Scandinavia. Its extra thick coat gave it warmth in the severe weather. In Norse tales, legends talk about a fairy cat, and this could have been the Norwegian Forest cat as its plume-like tail has an ethereal look. It's an excellent climber, and can climb to areas that most other cat cannot. It has been at cat shows in Norway since World War II. The breed is very popular in the USA, but has only recently been imported into the UK.

Character and Temperament

The Norwegian Forest cat is an independent and lively cat. It's an excellent hunter and enjoys the freedom of the garden. It enjoys human company and does not like to be left alone of long periods of time.

Type and Standard of Points

The head should be a triangular shape, with large ears and almond shaped eyes. The thick, waterproof coat should be long, with long guard hairs covering the dense undercoat.