Norwegian Forest Cat - Any advice or experiences?

[007labradoodle]

My Wife and I are considering a Norwegian Forest Cat.

We've had plenty of 'normal' cats before and she's had them all her life, we just really like the breed attributes and hope that it'll fit in with two cats, one doodle and a lively two year old.

What are we thinking here?

Cheers

[FW18]

My parents have had two, both 7 years old with Siamese and Bengals cats. Both the Forests are the laid back cats in the household who let the world go by and are the least troublesome. Only issue is around keeping the hair in a unknotted condition, mainly in the stomach area as it can be a nightmare to put right. You may have to look at getting a rather roomy litter tray as the cat grown up as the males in particular can get quite big.

[007labradoodle]

Thanks FW18, that's great advice.

As and when I'll stick a picture online.

Have a nice evening.

[Saleen836]

Echo what Fw18 said about keeping the hair sorted, both Mrs Saleens 2 cats are part NFC's and require constant brushing, thankfully both like it being done and one even likes to be hoovered
The biggest of the 2 when stood on his hind legs can swipe stuff off the work surface! :O

[mybrainhurts]

Won't it be pinin' for the fjords...?

[Simpo Two]

mybrainhurts said:

Won't it be pinin' for the fjords...?

Suggest OP plants a dozen Norwegian pines in the garden to make them feel at home

[mybrainhurts]

Simpo Two said:

mybrainhurts said:

Won't it be pinin' for the fjords...?

Suggest OP plants a dozen Norwegian pines in the garden to make them feel at home

And a couple of elks...

[Dr_Rick]

Used to have two brothers that we rehomed about 1.5yrs ago.

Erik on the left, Magnus on the right.



Lost Erik to an RTA on Christmas Day last year which was awful, but thankfully his brother has coped and come out of his shell quite well.

You're going to need a 'Large' anything for these cats as they get quite big. Magnus is around 5kg and the vet has described him as 'typical' and in no way overweight. Note, use of two catstand platforms..



They're very docile and Magnus will easily cope with a belly rub. Usually preceded with a clonk as his head hits the flood while flipping over..



They demonstrate the cat-trait of wanting to sit in a box just fine..





Sometimes they overextend themselves..



Full of character..





But overall, a very 'proud' cat..

[mybrainhurts]

Do they eat small children?

[Dr_Rick]

No, but they are quite capable of dealing with the following (from experience):
- Sparrows
- Finches (no particular flavour is preferred)
- Ring Doves
- Pigeons
- Pheasants
- Partridges
- Mice
- Squirrels
- Other cats (not killed / eaten, but will avidly fight)
- Flies
- Wasps
- Magnus scared off a fox once
- Current adversary is an even larger Maine Coon cat from a few houses away

[Sheets Tabuer]

A little trim around the back saves a lot of wiping.

[mybrainhurts]

Dr_Rick said:

No, but they are quite capable of dealing with the following (from experience):
- Sparrows
- Finches (no particular flavour is preferred)
- Ring Doves
- Pigeons
- Pheasants
- Partridges
- Mice
- Squirrels
- Other cats (not killed / eaten, but will avidly fight)
- Flies
- Wasps
- Magnus scared off a fox once
- Current adversary is an even larger Maine Coon cat from a few houses away

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1qHVVbYG8Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1qHVVbYG8Y

[Howitzer]

Our Ginger Tom is 8 kilos and a pretty big cat, he isn't overweight and is just a big boy.

When it's warm and he wants a cuddle it gets very hot.
He can open any door in the house if it isn't latched shut, they can be pretty strong.
WHen he paws you, it hurts.
When he walks on you in the wrong place it hurts.
All normal cats will now seem small.

But seeing him walk into the room always brings a smile, very cool animals when big.

Dave!

[Bergs]

We believe ours is a NFC but as he was a stray we still aren't 100% although he's about the size of a smallish sized dog and fits the descriptions we've read online (large feet, bushy tail, linx like ear tufts, etc)

Echo the above about keeping them well groomed. When Oliver turned up he was a mess of knotted fur. We've started taking him to the local groomers who trim his rear end and legs as he can get a bit wiffy back there, especially in winter. He's also brushed pretty much every day.



(If he's not a NFC I'd be happy to know what he is if anyone knows.)

Edited by Bergs on Monday 31st August 09:22

[Saleen836]

Ours love the snow (when we get any) but with their long hair you have this going on.....


They also love to climb..trees/ladders/whirly washing lines please don't ask how they managed the last one

[Dr_Rick]

Bergs said:

We believe ours is a NFC but as he was a stray we still aren't 100% although he's about the size of a smallish sized dog and fits the descriptions we've read online (large feet, bushy tail, linx like ear tufts, etc)

Echo the above about keeping them well groomed. When Oliver turned up he was a mess of knotted fur. We've started taking him to the local groomers who trim his rear end and legs as he can get a bit wiffy back there, especially in winter. He's also brushed pretty much every day.



(If he's not a NFC I'd be happy to know what he is if anyone knows.)

Edited by Bergs on Monday 31st August 09:22

He looks and the description sounds distinctly NFC like. Magnus' belly gets a little tangled but thankfully not to the extent of getting the scissors out. Maybe he's a half-breed.