HISTORY:
The exact origin of the Norwegian Forest cat is not known. However, many stories are related to its history. The most plausible of them is the breed being a domestic cat brought to Norway by the Romans. They are also known to solve the rodent problem on the ships of the Vikings during their journeys and are also found in Norwegian fairy tales and mythology. They are known to have the art of disappearing whenever they want. Their coat adapted to the cold weather by growing long and water-resistant over years. In the US, they are known to develop the Main Coon breed. They were exported to the US from Norway in 1979 after the breed had been developed properly.
PERSONALITY:
They are a very curious, intelligent and active breed. They are one of those cats that keep the playful spirit alive even later in the years. Known by names such as purr box, purr factory, etc tells volumes of its talkative nature. They sound almost like birds when talking to each other. They love playing with their owners especially when they are being chased around. They are very loving and friendly and deeply attach themselves with their owners. They are also very social and love to cuddle with you. They love being with children and other pets also.
They are suitable as both indoor and outdoor cats. In fact, they make excellent barn cats. They also like to climb around and are good hunters. A climbing device can be installed for them to show their antics and invest their energies on. They are also very patient, making them highly suitable for children. Leaving them for short periods of time is also okay. They can also easily adapt to change and do not get stressed easily.
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