Norwegian Forest Cat In the literal translation of the vernacular, it is a cat that lives and lives in the Norwegian forest. This is a unique breed of Scandinavia. Its origin Unknown, often appears in Norse mythology as a cat like a fairy.

1. Appearance characteristics of Norwegian forest cat

The head

is equilateral triangle with a short neck and well muscled.

Ears

Medium to large, well rounded at the tips, broad at the bottom, set low and alert. The ears are well feathered.

Eyes

Large almond eyes, expressive, slightly raised eyes, green, gold or golden green shades, white cats can have blue eyes or mandarin ducks Eye.

Nose

Nose of medium length, high bridge, straight from eyebrow to tip, forehead flat, skull and neck slightly curved.

Chin

Strong and slightly rounded.

Body

Medium length, strong muscles, strong bone structure. Broad chest, strong overall shape, deep waist; large waist, no Fat perception. Male cats are larger and feel more imposing; female cats are smaller and more graceful

limbs

medium length, hind legs than forelegs Long, allowing hips to be higher than shoulders. Thighs are well muscled and calves strong. Hindquarters straight when viewed from behind.

Tail

Long, densely haired , the connecting body part is thicker, the ideal length should be equal to the length of the body (base of neck to base of tail), long and thick coat is ideal

Coat Distinctive double coat with a dense undercoat covered by a long, smooth, waterproof coat. In winter, the thick undercoat is fully grown, so the coat is fuller in winter than in summer. The quality and type of coat are the most important, color and pattern are less important.

Paws

Sturdy, large and rounded, with thick coats of fur between the toes, toe color matching with coat

Coat Color

Coat colors and patterns are very diverse. There are 50 colors recognized by CFA, including black, white, blue, red, brown tabby, two-color , smoky, silver tabby, etc.

Size

The Norwegian Forest Cat is identical in appearance to the Maine Coon, and the Norwegian Forest Cat is the same as the Maine Coon The main difference between Kuhn cats is that their hind legs are slightly longer than their front legs and they are double-coated.

Weight

9kg. Female cats are much smaller in size than male cats, and have a long and sturdy body. Has a double coat.

2. Precautions for purchasing the Norwegian Forest Cat

1. Before purchasing the Norwegian Forest Cat, please refer to the relevant information provided by Love Pet Hall Introduce the information on the physical characteristics and characteristics of this breed of cat. If you have a spectrum of this cat in your heart, you can avoid blind random selection; When I felt the weight was heavier than I expected;

3. When I opened my mouth, the mouth, gums and tongue were light red, the teeth occlusion was normal, and there was no special odor;

4 , Cat ears should be clean and free of secretions. If the cat constantly scratches its ears or shakes its head, it may have been infected with ear scabies;

5. The nose is reddish, moist and shiny, and the back of the hand should feel cool and moist on the tip of the nose. There should be no nasal discharge or secretions around the nostrils;

6. The eyes should be clear and bright, there should be no secretions from the corners of the eyes, and the third eyelid should not be exposed from the corner of the eye (many cats are the first to appear when the third eyelid is sick);

7. The body is moderately developed, the muscles are strong, the limbs are thick and not bent, the walking is normal, and the legs are pulled with the hands and the response is strong;

8. The abdomen should be slightly round, and the ribs should not be felt , If the cat's abdomen is enlarged, it may be a symptom of roundworm infection or peritonitis. It is normal for the kitten's belly to protrude slightly;

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10. The health indicators of kittens are most obviously reflected in the hair. A healthy kitten's coat should be shiny, fluffy, and erect. If the kitten's hair is messy and dull, it means that it has been infected with a disease, or has been sick and has just been cured. It is best not to choose such a cat; After being teased, I have a desire to play, and I have a strong appetite when I smell meat.

Those who like the Norwegian Forest Cat must understand its characteristics, and then pay more attention to it when purchasing!