Norwegian forest cat​:Cat World Forest Hunter.The Norwegian forest cat is a unique and charming breed of cat, and the following is a detailed introduction to it.

1、 Basic Information

Norwegian forest cats have an introverted personality, strong independence, intelligence, agility, alertness, and cautious movements. They enjoy adventure and activities, and are good at catching, climbing trees, and rock climbing. They are known as "capable hunters". Therefore, it is not suitable to keep it indoors for a long time, and it is best to keep it in households with courtyards and spacious environments.

2、 Historical origin

The origin of Norwegian forest cats can be traced back to ancient times, and there are two possible origins: one is that they were brought back from Anatolia by pirates in the 13th century to eliminate mice that invaded their ships and breed. Another type is brought by tribes from Central Europe or Asia who migrated to Scandinavia before the Middle Ages. These cats have adapted to the harsh climate of Scandinavia and evolved thick, double layered insulation that can withstand the harsh weather. In addition, Norwegian forest cats also appear in ancient Norwegian mythology, described as strong and large bodied cats, adding a mysterious and elegant temperament to Norwegian forest cats.

3、 Morphological features

Norwegian forest cats have unique morphological characteristics:

Head: It forms an isosceles triangle from the base of both ears to the chin, with a long and straight nose, large ears, round and hairy tips, and faces forward like the ears of a lynx.

Eyes: In childhood, the eyes are almost round, and in adulthood they appear larger almond shaped, with a color that generally matches the base of the fur.

Body type: Medium to large, with a large body shape, thick bones, well-developed muscles, strong limbs, and slightly longer hind limbs.

Coat: Thick and dense, with a wool like inner layer of fluff and a medium length outer coat that can resist cold stimuli and protect against snow and rain.

4、 Personality traits

The Norwegian forest cat has an introverted and independent personality, is quick witted and alert, and enjoys adventure. They love climbing, catching, and wandering, and are intelligent, agile, and cautious hunters. At the same time, Norwegian forest cats are also ideal family partners, with gentle and obedient personalities.

5、 Feeding precautions

Fixed food tray: Norwegian forest cats are very sensitive to changes in the food tray and need to fix the food tray they are using and keep it clean.

Timed and fixed-point feeding: Establishing a fixed dietary biological clock contributes to the health of Norwegian forest cats.

Food temperature: I like warm and palatable food, and the food temperature should be between 30-40 degrees Celsius.

Hair care: As a long haired cat, grooming and taking regular showers are crucial for maintaining its appearance and health.

Heatstroke prevention and cooling: It is easy to suffer from heatstroke in summer, so it is necessary to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling measures.