Norwegian Forest Cat
- Character: Introvert
- Type: Small cat
- Production Place: United Kingdom
- Weight: 9 kg
- Life Span: 18-20 years
- Behoof: companion cat
The Norwegian forest cat is a living cat that lives in the Norwegian forest. This is a species unique to the Scandinavian Peninsula. Its origin is unknown. It often appears as a fairy-like cat in Nordic mythology. The appearance of the Norwegian forest cat is similar to the Maine Coon cat, and is on the same line as the Siberian forest cat. The forest cat grows in a very cold and harsh environment, so it has a thicker coat and a stronger physique than other cats. The Norwegian Forest Cat has large limbs and strong running speed. It is not afraid of the sun and rain. When walking, its neck and tail hair are flowing and it is very beautiful. However, the number of cats living in the interior of Norwegian forests has been declining year by year, and there is a crisis of extinction for a while. Therefore, in the early 1970s, efforts to preserve and reproduce became extremely important.
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a pet that loves cleaning. Its body is covered with very thick hair of varying lengths. In order to be clean and tidy, they will often clean and tidy their hair. However, due to the serious limitations and thoroughness of self-cleaning, it is necessary for the owner to give the cat a thorough bath regularly. The action of bathing the cat should be quick and gentle, and the bath water should not gradually enter the cat’s ears and eyes. At the same time, after rubbing, it needs to be cleaned in time with clean water. The cleaning needs to be thorough. Do not leave a trace of shampoo or foam on the cat's fur to prevent irritation of the fur and cause inflammation and allergies.
The Norwegian Forest Cat is extremely confident and docile. Friendly and easy to get along with. Although very playful, the forest cat is still very quiet, suitable for friends who love quiet.
The Norwegian forest cat is a natural cat species. Because its genes have not been specially modified by artificial breeding, the common genetic diseases of purebred cats, such as heart, kidney, eyes and breathing, are very rare. The native living temperature of the Norwegian Forest Cat is minus 16 degrees in winter and 24 degrees in summer. It is a cat breed that is afraid of heat but not cold.