<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis breed of cat used to be native to Norway before it traveled overseas. Some say that they ventured on boats belonging to the Vikings. However, in modern day they began to receive attention after a group of breeders first entered one into a show before World War 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the breed was entered into the show, breeders fought to keep NFCs in the show halls. A dedicated team of breeders created an official breeding program so they wouldn\u2019t go extinct. Nowadays, in the US, there is a devoted following to the Norwegian Forest Cat, and they are extremely popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compared to other breeds, there aren\u2019t as many people breeding Norwegian Forest cats. This is the reason why they are so rare and often cost a lot of money to buy. It is even rarer to find this breed to adopt from a facility. Most of the time they will be an older cat which someone gave up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to find a Norwegian Forest cat<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDue to the Norwegian Forest cat being a rare breed, there aren\u2019t many breeders to choose from and most breeders are still in Norway. It will take a lot of research to find a reputable breeder nearby who has been breeding the cats for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A reputable breeder will be able to provide you with health certificates to show that the kittens are screened for any genetic issues. You will also be able to check that the litter of kittens are raised at home and aren\u2019t isolated from their mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a breeder is legit, they will have pedigree papers for the parents of the kittens. These will prove that the Norwegian Forest cats are purebred. There are a number of websites dedicated to displaying the breeders of NFCs. With their help you can be sure that you are buying the true breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What should a Norwegian Forest cat look like?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the characteristics that make the Norwegian Forest cat noticeable is the long, thick coat. They also have the benefit of having a double coat that protects them in the colder months. Other ways to notice them are by the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thick tufts of hair around their ears<\/li> Hair between their toes<\/li> Long fluffy tails<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe Norwegian Forest cat also has large eyes which are almond shaped. The color can change, but usually they are green, copper or gold. If the cat happens to be white, then they could also have blue eyes, although this is rarer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people confuse this breed of cat with the Maine Coon, but the eye shape is the feature that separates them. While the Norwegian Forest cat has almond-shaped eyes, the Maine Coon has round eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final feature that makes this breed noticeable, is the triangular-shaped head. While their nose is straight, they have flat foreheads which create the shape. This is a feature that also separates them from the Maine Coon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Video: This is how popular the Norwegian Forest cat is in the UK compared to other breeds<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n