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What is a Norwegian Forest Cat?

 The Norwegian Forest Cat is courageous and fearless. For generations it has learnt that the best kind of defence is an attack.

This gives it a very strong will and robust nerves. Norwegians do not become nervous or restless. They accept every change with surprising equanimity and easily adjust to new situations.

At the same time a Norwegian is a lively, alert, affectionate and strong cat. There is nothing to keep people from having a Norwegian Forest Cat in an apartment, but it will be necessary to provide good facilities for climbing and/or scratching. A tall scratching post and a shelf high up will provide for the cat's need of exercise. It is of course also possible for the cats to go outside. If this is your choice you will find that the Norwegian Forest Cat appreciates climbing the tallest tree in the garden. Coming down trees you may see them almost run down, and rarely head first.

The Norwegian Forest Cat agrees well with other breeds of cats, with dogs and they love to interact with children. The Norwegian loves affection from any person who has the time to give it. If nobody in the family has time, the Norwegian will make time.

The intelligence of the Norwegian Forest Cat and its energetic and lively behaviour naturally makes certain demands on its owner, if the cat is to thrive physically and mentally. The Norwegian loves to learn through play. It quickly learns to walk on a leash, to fetch a 'prey' or jump on command-to mention just a few things. If you make sure the Norwegian has something to play with, and that it gets to use its muscles your reward will be a happy, beautiful and interesting friend for both children and adults.

The ideal family cat.