Norwegian Forest Cat

The Norwegian Forest Cat's appearance is due not to human breeding guidance, but a natural adaptation to the arctic climate of the cat's native home of Norway.

Having a thick double-layered coat to protect them from the harsh climate in Norway, the Norwegian Forest Cat is similar in appearance to the Maine Coon of the United States.

Norwegian Forest Cats grow to be quite large, female cats range from 7 to 11 pounds, while males can grow up to 22 pounds in size.

Norwegian Forest Cat breeders are found across the United States, Europe, and other countries.

In Europe the Norwegian is also known as 'skogkatter' or 'skaukatt.' 'Norsk skogkatt' translates as "Norwegian Forest Cat."

Some breeders and cat lovers in the United States refer to the Norwegian as a "Wegie," an abbreviated version of "Norwegian."

Norwegian Forest Cat Traits

Norwegian Forest Cats enjoy hunting and the outdoors, interact well and are playful with humans, and like to climb.

In addition to a thick fluffy coat, some other physical characteristics of Norwegian cats are tufted ears and a long bushy tail.

Norwegian Forest Cats are found in a wide variety of colors.

Norwegian Forest Cat Pictures

A Female Brown and White Tabby Norwegian






A Solid White
Norwegian Forest Cat Perched on Some Interesting Cat Furniture in Front of a Blue Sky

Orange and White Norwegian Forest Cats

An Orange and White
Norwegian Forest Cat in the Grass




A Reddish Orange and White Norwegian on a Window Sill





Closeup Face Shot of a Norwegian Show the Cat's Ear Tufts

Norwegian Forest Cat Kitten

What a Cutie, Norwegian Kitten

Black and White Norwegian Forest Cats

Norwegians sure do like windows. This Black and White Norwegian has a "Tuxedo" Coloration. Also, Notice the Bushy Tail.





Another Black and White Norwegian, this Cat, however, is mostly White with Black on the Head, Tail, and Back.