{"id":2716,"date":"2020-12-12T11:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T11:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2716"},"modified":"2020-12-12T11:41:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T11:41:00","slug":"can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Norwegian Forest cats be black?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Norwegian Forest cats come in a vast array of coat colors, from their usual brown tabby, white, and orange, to grey or black coat colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, you can find Wedgies with solid black or black smoke colored fur. The color of their coats depends on their genetics. Norwegian Forest cats can be black when one or both of their parent&#8217;s fur is black.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/what-is-the-best-dna-test-for-cats\/\">how to get the best cat DNA testing set<\/a>, so you can figure out more about the mix of breeds your cat is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#A_brief_history_of_Norwegian_Forest_cats\" title=\"A brief history of Norwegian Forest cats\">A brief history of Norwegian Forest cats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#How_do_the_Norwegian_Forest_cats_get_their_black_coat_color\" title=\"How do the Norwegian Forest cats get their black coat color?\">How do the Norwegian Forest cats get their black coat color?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Based_on_History\" title=\"Based on History\">Based on History<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Based_on_Science\" title=\"Based on Science\">Based on Science<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Black_coats_as_a_result_of_genetic_mutation\" title=\"Black coats as a result of genetic mutation\">Black coats as a result of genetic mutation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Variations_of_Norwegian_Forest_cat_black_coats\" title=\"Variations of Norwegian Forest cat black coats\">Variations of Norwegian Forest cat black coats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Facts_about_Black_Norwegian_Forest_cats\" title=\"Facts about Black Norwegian Forest cats\">Facts about Black Norwegian Forest cats<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Black_Norwegian_cats_can_rust\" title=\"Black Norwegian cats can rust.\">Black Norwegian cats can rust.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#They_have_high_resistance_against_diseases\" title=\"They have high resistance against diseases\">They have high resistance against diseases<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#They_bring_good_luck\" title=\"They bring good luck\">They bring good luck<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Common_questions_about_black_Norwegian_Forest_Cats\" title=\"Common questions about black Norwegian Forest Cats\">Common questions about black Norwegian Forest Cats<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Do_Norwegian_Forest_cats_meow\" title=\"Do Norwegian Forest cats meow?\">Do Norwegian Forest cats meow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Are_Norwegian_Forest_cats_loyal\" title=\"Are Norwegian Forest cats loyal?\">Are Norwegian Forest cats loyal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Are_black_cats_more_aggressive\" title=\"Are black cats more aggressive?\">Are black cats more aggressive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-norwegian-forest-cats-be-black\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_brief_history_of_Norwegian_Forest_cats\"><\/span>A brief history of Norwegian Forest cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwegian Forest cats adapted to survive from the freezing-cold weather of Norway, but there is no concrete documentation where these cats originated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norse mythology says that these cats are magical and have been wandering into the Norse forest. They also believe that these cats are so huge that not even Thor can lift one. And according to the Norse myths, these cats are so strong that they were used by Freya (the Norse Goddess of love) to pull her carriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But cat fanciers say that the Norwegian Forest cats\u2019 possible origin can be traced back to 1000 A.D., where sailors from Great Britain brought ship cats or mousers with them, which may mostly include black cats. The sailors believed that black cats brought good luck and safety on their voyage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These cats could have escaped from the ships and served farmers by catching farm mice. They may have reproduced with farm or wild cats, and later evolved into the Norwegian Forest cat breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_the_Norwegian_Forest_cats_get_their_black_coat_color\"><\/span>How do the Norwegian Forest cats get their black coat color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Based_on_History\"><\/span>Based on History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts believe that the Norwegian Forest cat&#8217;s ancestors may have come from some breed of cats brought by the Vikings to Norway. The Vikings may have brought the black and white shorthairs and long-haired cats, like the Siberian and Turkish Angora Cats\u2019 ancestors. The Norwegian Forest cats have inherited the black color of their ancestor-cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Based_on_Science\"><\/span>Based on Science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When determining a cat\u2019s coat color, two genes are always involved\u2014one from the mother cat and one from the father. If the parents&#8217; genes share the same characteristics, then the kitten will also have the same qualities. For example, if both of the parents are black, then their kitten will also be black.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if the parents have different attributes of genes, mixed qualities may be displayed. But some genes are dominant. In this case, the dominant genes are always expressed while the others are recessive. Let&#8217;s take a more in-depth look at how some Wegies got black coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_coats_as_a_result_of_genetic_mutation\"><\/span>Black coats as a result of genetic mutation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The black color of some Norwegian Forest cats is a result of genetic mutation. The solid black color is known as self or non-agouti. On the other hand, &#8220;agouti&#8221; is the alternate combination of cats\u2019 black and yellow fur colors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-agouti effect is responsible for the black colored coats of cats. It acts to suppress the ticking or banding of tabby patterns, resulting in a consistent color density of the coat, except to the fur&#8217;s roots, which displays fading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are instances that the tabby pattern isn&#8217;t entirely suppressed, and faded markings of the pattern may show up when the coat is under certain light conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations_of_Norwegian_Forest_cat_black_coats\"><\/span>Variations of Norwegian Forest cat black coats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The solid black coat can come in variations of greyish-black, brownish-black, and coal-black.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwegian Forest cats may also be black smoke colored. A black smoke Wegie is covered in black fur with distinct white roots. This gives them a silvery coat color, that looks straightforward, yet elegant. And the color of their coat changes with the season. During winter, their coat is somehow longer and displays more silver color. While in summer, they feature a more solid coat color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facts_about_Black_Norwegian_Forest_cats\"><\/span>Facts about Black Norwegian Forest cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Norwegian_cats_can_rust\"><\/span>Black Norwegian cats can rust.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Black cats are prone to &#8220;rusting,&#8221; where their fur can begin to turn a dark reddish-brown color. This can happen if your cat spends too much time under the sun. But this is not permanent. Once the eumelanin (the black pigment in the black cat&#8217;s coat) returns to normal, their color will get back to normal too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_have_high_resistance_against_diseases\"><\/span>They have high resistance against diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The experts from the NIH (National Institute of Health) have found that the genetic mutations that caused cats to have black coats can also give them protection from diseases such as feline HIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_bring_good_luck\"><\/span>They bring good luck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the usual connotation of a black cat bringing bad luck, these cats will bring you good luck. Historically, sailors brought black cats on-board not only to hunt mice, but also to bring them good luck and give them the security that they will return home safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_black_Norwegian_Forest_Cats\"><\/span>Common questions about black Norwegian Forest Cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Norwegian_Forest_cats_meow\"><\/span>Do Norwegian Forest cats meow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwegian Forest cats can meow, but they&#8217;re usually not very local. There&#8217;s no specific reason for this. However, many believe that their lack of meowing is due to their mild-mannered persona. Another reason is that they can become stressed very easily, making this feline the perfect companion for those looking for a cat that doesn&#8217;t meow too much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Norwegian_Forest_cats_loyal\"><\/span>Are Norwegian Forest cats loyal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Norwegian Forest cats don&#8217;t seek much attention and are generally mild-mannered, many owners may wonder if they&#8217;re loyal. Although they don&#8217;t ask for much attention, these cats are fiercely loyal and can easily become the side-kick of their humans. They&#8217;re the perfect cat to have if you have children or other pets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_cats_more_aggressive\"><\/span>Are black cats more aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the widely-believed superstitions is that black cats are more aggressive than other colored cats. But the research of the experts from the University of California, Davis, has found that black cats are not aggressive. These black cats actually had a calmer and more approachable attitude than the different-colored cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwegian Forests cats can definitely be black, from their history to scientific proofs. Wegies can look a lot more elegant and dramatic with their long and thick black coat. Black Norwegian Forest cats don&#8217;t bring any bad luck. 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