Introduction to the Norwegian Forest Cat

Norwegian Forest Cat (Norwegian Forest Cat), literally translated in the vernacular, is a cat that lives and lives in the Norwegian forest. This is a breed unique to the Scandinavian Peninsula. Its origin is unknown, and it often appears in Norse mythology as a cat like a goblin. among. The Norwegian Forest Cat is similar in appearance to the Maine Coon and is listed alongside the Siberian Forest Cat. The forest cat grows in a very cold and harsh environment, so it has a thicker coat and a stronger physique than other cats. The Norwegian forest cat has strong legs and runs very fast. It is not afraid of the sun and rain. When walking, its neck hair and tail hair are elegant and very beautiful. However, the number of cats growing in the Norwegian forest has been decreasing year by year, and there is a crisis of extinction for a while. Therefore, in the early 1970s, efforts to preserve and reproduce became particularly important.

The cat, whose ancestors inhabited the Norwegian forests, is a species unique to Scandinavia, whose origins can be traced back to ancient times, and is often the protagonist of Norse stories. As someone recorded, the angel of Thor wanted to take her to the sky, but couldn't take her because she was too big. It is also said that the goddess Fruia often travels in a car, pulled by two Norwegian forest cats. However, the breed name of this cat, the Norwegian Forest, has long revealed the mystery. They have indeed lived in the Nordic forests from ancient times, and the green environment may be their most familiar homeland. In particular, Abu, the big and daring male cat, paced slowly and calmly, looking more like a wild animal born in this meadow, rather than a delicate pet cat at home. Afterwards, everyone believed that the cats that appeared in myths were Norwegian forest cats. They were given such dramatic imaginations that under their beautiful and majestic appearances, they had a special graceful and agile temperament.

Habits of the Norwegian Forest Cat

The Norwegian forest cat is introverted, independent, intelligent, agile, alert, cautious, adventurous and active, good at catching and hunting, good at climbing trees and rocks, and has a reputation as an able hunter. Therefore, it is not suitable to be kept indoors for a long time, and it is best to be kept in a family with a courtyard and a relatively spacious environment.

In the ancient Norse mythology, there are two gray cats like lions, dragging the goddess' chariot and galloping across the sky. These two cats are very strong and huge. This myth has been passed down from generation to generation. The mythical giant cat is very similar to the description of the modern Norwegian forest cat. Therefore, the origin of the Norwegian Forest Cat can be traced back thousands of years.

However, the long-haired cats that originally lived in the forest were mixed with ordinary short-haired domestic cats, and because the short-hair gene was dominant, and the dominant long-hair gene was recessive, most of the offspring became short-haired, Purebred long-haired Norwegian forest cats became less and less after long-term interbreeding. In the 1930s, purebred Norwegian cat breeders began to pay attention to the disappearance of this legendary cat and began to plan. breeding program. Due to the difficulty of finding fully purebred and compliant forest cats in the early days, early breeding programs can be said to be stalled.

A group of dedicated breeders to defend the Norwegian state continued to work tirelessly and achieved impressive results. Before the Second World War, Norwegian forest cats had already appeared at cat shows in Oslo. In 1973, after years of hard work, the Norwegian Forest Cat was recognized by FiF in Paris, France, and listed as a purebred cat recognized by FiF.

How to raise a Norwegian forest cat?

Norwegian Forest Cat Daily Feeding

1. The Norwegian forest cat has the bad habit of taking food with its claws or taking the food out of the food tray. Once this phenomenon is found, it must be adjusted immediately to correct it.

2. Feeding should be timed and fixed. Once established, the biological clock of the Norwegian Forest Cat's feeding is relatively fixed and should not be changed arbitrarily. Norwegian Forest Cats do not like to eat in noisy places or in bright light. If guests are visiting, do not let the guests look at your Norwegian Forest Cat while the Norwegian Forest Cat is eating.

3. The food tray should be used fixedly and cannot be replaced casually. Norwegian Forest Cats are very sensitive to changing food trays and sometimes refuse to eat because of changing trays. Keep the pan clean. Newspapers, etc. can be placed under the food tray for cleaning. Every time the Norwegian Forest Cat eats leftover food should be thrown away, or put away for the next feeding, mixed with fresh food and cooked before feeding.

4. Because the Norwegian Forest Cat is a long-haired cat, grooming is very important. Also, they need to be bathed regularly. Bathing can not only make cats beautiful and clean, but also can prevent skin diseases and external parasitic infections.

5. Norwegian forest cats like to eat warm food. Cold and cold food can easily cause digestive disorders. Under normal circumstances, the temperature of the food should be 30 to 40 degrees. Although the Norwegian Forest Cat does not drink much water, it is important to have plenty of clean drinking water. The water must be clean water, and the water should be changed every day.

6. The Norwegian forest cat is a long-haired cat and is prone to heat stroke in summer. In the event of heatstroke, quickly move the cat to a ventilated or shaded place, and then use ice cubes or ice water to help cool them down. It is best to take the Norwegian forest cat to the veterinarian.