Norwegian Forest Cats
Starting in the 1930s, Breeders improved the Norwegian Jungle Cat breed, and it was exhibited in Oslo before World War II. After the 1970s, people's interest in this cat dwindled, and Norwegians regarded it as a living monument of nature to protect it. Today it has been accepted by almost all cat shows in Europe.
Historical roots
The cat’s ancestors rested in the forests of Norway. It is a private cat species in Scandinavia. Its origin can be traced back to the Pangu era and is often the subject of Nordic novels. Protagonist. As someone recorded, the angel of the God of Thunder wanted to take her to the sky, but he couldn't take it away because it was too big. Some people also say that the goddess Fluia often travels in a cart pulled by two Norwegian jungle cats.
Appearance
The hair inside the ears can be as long as 3-4 inches and stretches out along the ears. The tail is beautiful, and if groomed properly, the hair can reach 12 inches or more. Another thing that makes the Norwegian Jungle Cat attractive is the mane on its neck, which is long and deep. Due to the severe cold, in order to keep warm, the body hair is very thick and of varying lengths. It may be a double-layered hair of normal length, which is generally soft like sheep's wool, and the rich base hair is used for thermal insulation. Slightly hard and shiny protective hair's front-end grease can be used to hide from wind and snow.
Physical Characteristics
The most special thing is that this is the only cat species with two layers of hair. The outer layer is oily like goose feathers and is waterproof. No matter it rains or Snow or swimming in the water can prevent cats from getting wet and make them prone to wind. Under this layer of long hair, there is a layer of wool-like undercoat to keep them warm in the harsh winter. In summer, this layer of wool will be taken off, leaving only the wool around the hips and under the armpits of the forelimbs. From the back, it looks like wearing a pair of pants. In autumn this layer of wool will begin to grow.
Character
Good movement and boldness, almost like a unique cat, swooping down from a high place facing the earth without fear. Likes children, has a gentle personality, and can get along well with other family members, including cats and dogs. Norwegian jungle cats generally regard some members of the family as their best partners, and will be inseparable from this designated partner. And feel like a part of the family, no matter what happens at homeThey all like to participate in various tasks, from dining, entertaining visiting friends to family gatherings.
It is worth noting that if you have a Norwegian jungle cat at home, you must first look at your feet every time you move, because they like to be close to human beings and often stick to people's feet regardless of where they are. , many times it will be unexpected. The cry of the Norwegian jungle cat is very strange. The short sentence is not the common "meow", but bru, a long sentence, which is more like a mixture of singing. The shouts of female cats and male cats are not common. Male cats are more intermittent, while female cats are more continuous.
Healthy
The Norwegian Jungle Cat is a natural cat species. Because the genes are not heavily modified through artificial growth, purebred cats are prone to common genetic diseases, such as heart, kidney, eyes and Respiratory cases are very common. The temperature of the Norwegian jungle cat's native soil reaches minus 16 degrees in winter and the highest temperature is 24 degrees in summer. It is a cat breed that is afraid of heat but not severe cold.
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