Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Profile

Norwegian Forest cat breed profile

At a glance

  • Origins: Norway
  • Also known as: Wegies, Norsk skogkatt, Norsk granskogskatte and Norsk skaukatt
  • Lifespan: 12-15 years
  • Eyes: Green, gold, blue and odd-eyed
  • Energy: Medium to high
  • Temperament: Easygoing, mild-mannered, friendly
  • Weight: Females 6-7 kg (13.2 – 15.4 lbs),
    Males 6.5-10 kg (14 – 22 lbs)
  • Colours: All colours except pointed
  • Coat: Longhair
  • Grooming: Daily
  • Cost: $1,000 – $1,600
  • Hypoallergenic: No
  • Club recognition: CFA, ACFA, FIFe, TICA

About

The Norwegian forest cat is a large cat that originated in Northern Europe. The long coat is adapted to keep these cats warm in the freezing Northern Hemisphere winters.

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Scottish Fold Breed Profile

Scottish fold breed profile

Scottish Fold at a glance

  • Origins: Scotland, 1961.
  • Also known as: Scot fold
  • Lifespan: 12-14 years
  • Eyes: Hazel, green, gold, blue
  • Energy: Low
  • Temperament: Intelligent, affectionate, sweet and loyal
  • Weight: Males 5 – 6 kg (11 – 13.2
    lbs), females 4 – 5.5 kg (8.8 – 12.1 lbs)
  • Colours: All colours and patterns accepted
  • Grooming: Weekly
  • Good with children? Yes
  • Mode of inheritance: Dominant with incomplete penetrance
  • Cost: $800 – $1,400

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Oriental Shorthair Breed Profile

Oriental shorthair breed profile

Oriental Shorthair at a glance

  • Origins: United Kingdom
  • Lifespan: 12-14 years
  • Eyes: Hazel, green and yellow
  • Energy: Medium to high
  • Temperament: Playful, outgoing, curious and loving
  • Weight: Males 4.5-5.5 kg (9.9 – 12.1 lbs)
    and females 4-5 kg (8.8 – 11 lbs)
  • Colours: All colours except pointed
  • Coat: Short
  • Grooming: Requires weekly grooming
  • Talkative: Moderate
  • Cost: $1,000 – $2,000

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