I rescued a poor kitty that was abandoned in an apartment complex. Stressed, partially bald, & ribs sticking out. I did not want this cat, but I couldn't leave it. It took no time at all to fall in love with his unique personality. I marvel at some of his unusual tendencies, like the fact that he loves water & plays in it, loves to sit on the edge of the tub when I take a bath, loves to be held & rocked as he literally snuggles his head under my chin for cuddles, & chases his tail! Within 8 months, he was 19.7 lbs, & I knew he was something special, but could tell he was not Main Coon. What do you know? I have a Norwegian Forest cat! He appears to be 100%, although I have no papers obviously....& it doesn't matter to me, he's one of a kind, a complete gem! I want another one!!! Thanks for the video! 😺
Tomorow my friend is going to rescue a norwegian forest cat who is in the same situation as you describe your rescue, his name is Bumper and is 10yrs old, that's all we know about him. I said i would take him in. Is there something i should know upfront to get him the best help he deserves? (i will see a vet rightaway ofcouse) But i'm just a little unsure how to help him settle in, always had dogs haha...Greetings from The Netherlands!
As a kid, we had a Norwegian mix. This was 1979. No one knew what breed he was at the time, but now we know! The best cat for a kid. He was a great hunter (like his mom), great climber, very lovable and over 30lbs. Miss him still.
I had a white one with blue eyes. Prettiest cat I ever saw. He would refuse to sleep in the house in winter time. He liked to curl up on a patio chair on the deck with his tail covering his nose and mouth. Did not seem to matter how cold it was outside. In the summer he liked to be inside during the heat of the day. He was a great cat.
I love that 😊, my big boy just passed but he hugged me every night, I have pics of him doing it, my wife got me a canvas picture of him holding me for a Xmas present one year, I sure miss my Toby 😢
Mines 19 and a few months i didnt know her breed until the vet told me. Shes got an extremely loving and loyal nature. An amazing cat. She loves attention and closeness. A beautiful looking cat if i do say so
I had one when I was a kid. He was a very independent animal that came and went as it pleased him. He was very territorial and defended his territory against other cats. His face and ears had many scars from numerous fights with other cats in the neighborhood. There was zero maintenance issues with him since he took care of that himself. Still he loved to cuddle but only as long as it pleased him. In the summer we often got guests and during that period he could be gone for days. I still miss that grey cat. He had that classic grey fur with some white spots. The cats around now are mostly black and white. By the way our neighbor had a all white cat that might have been the offspring of mine.😊😊😊
My brother had a tabby Wegie named Steve. Steve was 100% convinced that his entire purpose on this Earth was to be adored. He trilled pretty much non-stop and was the most cuddly boi ever. Everybody who knew him was devastated when he went to the Bridge.
I have a Wegie named Khan. He’s exactly the same. Jumps in strangers laps and hugs them around the neck and demands to be held tight and snuggled. I love him so much. Going to pet him extra long tonight because of this.
I had a Norwegian forest cat that was grey with a lighter chest and under belly and he was a bobtail. I found him when he was young and we bonded. We were very close. I loved him More than some of my relatives. He was by my side for 14 years till he passed across the rainbow bridge about a month ago. I still cry and miss my lil buddy even though I'm 70 yrs old.
Thank you for the awesome video, I always wanted a Norwegian Forest cat and surprisingly recently someone dumped one near my apartment and she found us. She does have a respiratory infection right now but is getting better! Thank you for all the helpful advice!
Congratulations in my opinion Norwegian forest cats are by far the prettiest cats out there Maine coons have nicer for but they have this ugly sort of fat face whereas Norwegian forest cat have a beautiful model triangular face I also think they are larger on average so for me larger is better because they are closer to a tiger and a lot more to grab onto I have had to Norwegian forest cats and they were both super super super sweet and Angels even though they were hunters and strong cats that other cats and prey didn’t mess with they are just a perfectly balanced cat in terms of looks and personality you are very lucky to find one I found mine In the same way and I am so lucky to find her she’s the most beautiful cat of her color in the world I can’t find a more beautiful cat on Google images
Since they are mentioned in Nordic Mythology it's not likely that the Vikings brought them home from the British Isle, they probably been around for longer then that. 10.000 years ago there were dry land between Britain and Mainland Europa. The resemblence between Main Coons and Forest cats are most likely to be that the MC is a breed between Forest Cats and some native Americans cats, perhaps the Bobcat, wich would explain theire pointy ears and size!
Our 7kg Norweigan dominated the 8kg British Shorthair we had, they were quite aggressive, but also very affectionate. They are very intelligent and very loyal.
@@jamiedawe1758 I had a coon and he was a big talker and loved to sleep on my lap, now I have a couple Norwegians and neither one makes a sound. They are from the same litter and one sleeps on my lap and the other won’t even sit on my lap for a second.
Interesting. I am considering a Wegie as a companion for my Norwegian Elkhound. Moosedogs are reputed to be very vocal to be heard from one end of the fjord to the other, but 'Dash is more quiet than most of his predecessors. 'Dash is very smart and a cuddler fifty-pound companion dog, as were his great-great-grandmother and her great-aunt, but the bitches were quite talkative. Like I need another lap robe that sheds?
Sorta favors my sweet little Sofia CAT ! Sofia is on the small size ! She was abandoned( ?) when she was a tiny kitten ,barely had her eyes opened! A lady brought her to me said she knew I would know how to care for her ! I found the Cat Lady’s channel and learned how to care for a kitten that young ! Very very informative information! Sofia is my friend ,I love ❤️ her sooo much !
I have a Norwegian Barn Cat. Don't know the Norway part but she was born in a barn. Better treats in the house so she moved out of the barn and on to the counter.
My wife and I were super lucky and adopted a black, 2 year old Norwegian forest cat named Hershey last year. He's one of the best companions you could ever ask for.
My lovely boy is an 8 month old rescue cat. He loves other cats but is very wary of people. I've finally been able to pat him after 3 months but no-one else can. He's very vocal with an amazing variety of trills and chirrups but doesn't miaow. He is very active and loves his toys and climbing cat tree. He's got very large paws, a massive tail, long tufts on his ears and is over 2ft long but is still a bit underweight. I feed him 3 small meals a day as he can't eat much in one sitting. He's very different to any other cat I've ever had and I love his unique quirks like playing with water and eating with his paws. I've just bought him a water fountain that fascinates him. He's a wonderful addition to the family..
I found my Norwegian mix on the streets, and I love every day I have her. She comes sleep with us and even greets us everyday at the door when we come back home from work ♥ She is amazingly affectionate, not quite on the lap, but will follow me and my wife to any place on the house.
We has to put our beloved forest cat down just recently. Devastating as such a big part of the family. In a few months we are getting a norwegian kitten, just love the big fluffy Viking cats.
Bangee just turned 20 he runs around playing like a Kitten he's big and burly and he's such a gentleman to I love the new agents Forest cats I recommend them to anyone
One other fun fact. Their claws are way sturdier and sharper than most cats, and it can climb down a tree headfirst, they can also climb slippery rocks like a champ.
Late message but I watch these late as others do. Best cat I have ever had. Mine was dumped at the shelter but fortunately it didn’t deter him. First day home he jumped in the bath with my toddler and after a dry off he immediately laid down in bed with my boy. I couldn’t believe it. I had tried to confine him to one room to settle him in but he scratched and scratched until I let him out and he immediately become our shadow. He was calm. confident and super affectionate. Smart too. He has the thickest velvet coat you can imagine. The closest thing I can think of is mink but thicker.
I got one of these cats completely by accident. She was abandoned by her previous owner and looked completely homeless. I got her at the pound for $50 clearance, cleaned her up and 3 months later I had a gorgeous furry princess. Bianca and me are very happy.
I have a gorgeous 13 year old Norwegian Forest Cat. I am 66 and have had cats all my life, many different breeds, but my NFC is the most exceptional. He is very dog like, and walks on a leash. Most NFC owners say they never want any other breed after owning a weggie.
I’ve had one for the last 10 years best cat I’ve ever owned and she chose me as it’s was a rescue cat as she came up to me , the carer said your the first man I’ve seen her go near
I had a cat had the same attributes as a Norwegian. He didn’t speak until he was nearly a year old and then it was just a tiny squeak. He was very intelligent and a brilliant companion. Sadly I lost him a few years back.. then I found a black Angora needed a new home… loved both of them..
We have two purebred wedgies, they are wonderful and so beautiful. They are the most amazing shedders though, Persian have nothing on them in that respect. No matter how much you brush them they shed like crazy. They are affectionate and playful.
My cat is a rescue She appeared to be a tuxedo cat Once we got her healthy She grew in her undercoat Vet didn't recognize her ! She's about 7 now and 12 fluffy lbs . She's a very good mouser and misses the garage at my former home. She's quite the talker ! A couple years ago she managed to injure her back leg She was in a lot of pain The vet gave us meds and ordered no more jumping So we got a small scratch post She does enjoy our balcony and watching birds and children get on the bus . We do try to ration her food and she needs lots of grooming. She has all characteristics of a wedgie Shape of face furry ears and toes ! She's the sweetest smartest cat I've had She loves spending time with me as long as I'm not vacuuming Her ears are sensitive to loud noise She also loves soft smooshy throws and blankets . Her eyes are a beautiful green color . She still likes to play with new toys but mice are her favorite!
Correction for those paying attention and talking about the difference. The cat shown at 4:18 minutes in, is a "Main Coon" not a Norwegian Long hair. It has a bigger face and long tufts on its ears. Both are beautiful but different.
We just got a cat December 23rd, we think shes a Norwegian mix. We think she's got some minuette/Napoleon in her. She runs, plays, rolls and snuggles just like a Norwegian, and just a touch feisty. 3 years old, 12 pounds already. Only thing is her muzzle is a little flatter than other Norwegians. But she's soooooo soft.
I have a Wegie named Maxwell Smart. He has the most amazing coat. It has two layers. The underlayer is just like cotton. When I brush him and look at the comb his white underlayer coat looks and feels like you could put it in a cotton gin and make a sweater.
I had a Norwegian Forest cat. She talked very little. Only squeaks now and then. She was a huge cat. So beautiful. She demanded brushing every day. Unfortunately, she became over weight and had a likely heart attack and had to be put down. I really miss her.
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a very affectionate and intelligent cat breed. They are also kind to human children. They may also teach them how to use more or less force as the other person grows.
Mine doesn't purr, but has chirped when happy. As a 6 week kitten, his family was found living in/outside a city dumpster. He sits on my chest when he wants to be lightly brushed, then disappears
I rescued twin kittens and had them for almost 17 years without knowing they were Norwegian forest cats that whole time. Elvis and Priscilla. They were the sweetest.
One of my purrrrrrrrfect babies is Norwegian. He is calm, peaceful, playful, and hungry all the time. My baby is huge over 8Kg. He loves sleeping under the bedsheet. 😻😻😻
I think I own one. It's white and gray, dosen't meow until I take it to the vet and it does have a strange meow. It has long hair, loves to play with a little toy mouse the most and IT'S HUGE!!! I looks identical to the large white and gray ones in this video.
I recognized her clips in this video too! I've never watched this channel before, this video just came up in my feed today. I'm disappointed to see that they don't seem to credit the other channels that they use clips from
How about letting your cat outside so it can fulfill all their natural instincts and avoid getting overweight and diseases? Of course it depends of where you live, but I don’t get why some people don’t even think about what kind of animal you actually keep inside your home. It should be mentioned in the video.
This breed is in fact more common in Sweden. The first cats in Scandinavia are known as early as 100 AD, and most likely originated from the Black Sea/ Caspian Sea area (i know there is a breed over there with the same long hind legs, but can`t remember the breeds name) and also the Roman empire
When I found out this bread existed, u wanted one but my wife said no we have two cats already. So out of respect for her I dropped it and didn't think anything about it, that is until we had to pay for our dogs new licenses. As we arrived at the animal shelter I saw a big line and I asked her if she wanted to play with the dogs that were up for adoption she agreed and told me we could not have any more. As I walked by the cat section I told my wife look that's odd there's no cats. We walked in and looked around. There was only one and he's was back in a corner cage. I was mindlessly playing with him and my wife said hun that's odd he's a norwegian forest cat. I froze. And she knew I wanted to take him home. At 12 years old his chances weren't good at being adopted. But after 3 days of me going back to visit him, she agreed to let me adopt him. Now he's safe with his forever home.
My brothers cat now at parents greenhouse since early 2017 (was indoor outdoor before this) due to brother is allergic to all pet dander with dogs the worst and my parent one of the same parents father a wild cat look just like Norwegian Forest cats the older brother Bear is mostly black with some white in one spot with some brown and gray while the parents is verying shades of gray with same chest white spot. The cats are big with brothers Bear at 25--26 pounds and parents Zuul she is 16--17 pounds. One the parents got is the Greenhouse rodent getter and eater usually but she also eats dry cat food and larger insects like Grasshoppers. My brothers cat he will keep cats that do not belong in the place out, usually very wild cats. They are not Norwegian Forest cats but look & act like Norwegian Forest cats, just due to the environment in South Dakota and how some cats developed to survive in same rough winters, another reason why lots of wild/semi wild farm cats look like Russian Blue as well as some indoor outdoor domestic cats look like both breeds too in South Dakota just due to needing those traits to survive.
Hi Nathanael, because they look very similar, some experts think that Maine Coons are actually the descendants of the Norwegian Forest Cats (because the Norwegian breed is much older than the Maine Coon breed). However, I am unable to find a source that confirms this.
@@Cat_Nation I think the noses are different - Norwegian Forrest Cats have a straight flat nose but Main Coons have the more usual cranked nose profile?
Trimming the ends of claws is fine, and can be necessary as the cat gets older. Having claws surgically removed is quite different and absolutely should be banned everywhere.
Getting rid of old dull claw tips is one of the major reasons cats scratch; they are meant to be removed. Cat claws are translucent, so it's easy to see the quick and avoid it while trimming. Declawing is actually amputation of the last bone in the toe tip that contains the claws, like amputating the ends of our fingers and toes. It's illegal in many places and should be illegal here.
Let me get this straight. You're saying two cats pulled a chariot albeit a Norse Legend. Hysterical. They didn't get tired of each other and start fighting. One of them wants to explore and the other decides it's bath time. No. They worked, TOGETHER, to pull a chariot at their "Mistress's" direction. Hysterical.
If you are going to get one of these cats get ready to groom! They need regular combing of their fur so they dont get tangles. If they get tangles they will be in a bad mood! And a bad mood forest cat is a bad thing as they have very little fear of humans, especally if they live outside.
Some people hire a professional pet groomer to give their weggies a kind of "poodle cut" in late spring or early summer. By the time cold weather returns, their kitties will have regrown a fresh unmatted new coat.
“Naturally occurring breed”? How? And then bringing up how their descendants might have been BROUGHT by Vikings. Lol. How natural, human intervention and introduced species… haha., just saying…unless they’re direct descendants of the Norwegian subspecies of the Eurasian wildcat and/or Eurasian lynx, mixed with other cat breeds from Europe and Asia, they weren’t naturally endemic to Norway.
They are considered a natural breed because the characteristics developed over time without deliberate interference from humans. No one was breeding the cats for a specific look.
Is it true that Hitler invaded Norway after he found out they had set up the Norwegian Forest Cat club in 1938? He was outraged that they didn't have him as a member?
Why does that have any connection to this video per se? You have some ability to the internet so why a juxtaposition a feline with Hitler? I swear, there are people that should have never been given the privilege to think beyond a spoon and toilet paper. Have you asked a person that owns a Russian Blue about Lenin or Stalin in their purges of the human race? This video is about cats, not some ideological, historical past. There are hundreds of millions on anti-fascist, anti- white forums and platforms that can furnish you with the information you seek. Leave the kitty cats out of your underlying, sordid inflammatory loaded questions. Not everything is about racism. What kind of woke, virtue signalling, myopic, mollycoddled, puerile world do you live in to bring such garbage into a video regarding human companions and their behaviours? Next thing you will be insinuating that all cats are Neo-Nazis. Find a new RU-vid place for your inane stupidity. This is foremost about cats, so go away.
@@jamiedawe1758 Were you dropped on your head as a child? Mother held you too tight or not tightly enough? Creepy late night uncle? What is your major malfunction? The air of obsequiousness is positively cloying with this pseudo-virtue of yours. "Muh Neo Nazis". False equivalence fallacy and Godwin's law reached in record time. Your response is diatribe; as ironic given it's intended 'message'. The world isn't that serious. Neither was my comment. Get a hobby, incel.
Scogg cat? Puh. Skoog katt, please! and are very friendly towards their family, human or cat. With paws like a spade, they can do some harm to aggressive dogs or edible small animals. Otherwise, very gentle, almost silent. Highly intelligent. Best kept as indoor-outdoor cats. Lots of muscle needs somewhere to exercise. Brush continuously, or you have a mobile feltball... difficult to remove from a 10kg cat who doesn't want messed with.
We had a mice problem in our old house. I set out traps every day and got nothing. My Wegie, Maxwell, killed 13 of them! He basically ended our mice problem single handedly. The funny part is that after every kill he would bring the dead mouse to me with its little mouse tail sticking out of Max's mouth. I would take it from him and dispose of it in the trash.
As an owner of one of these beauties I realised that Norwegian forest cats might be introverted at first but once they get used to you they become your best friend forever. I own a 16 yr old Norwegian forest cat with a very shy yet playful personality, I still remember the day I first got her when she was a shy little fluff ball :)
Hi! Your cat sounds lovely. Does she have another companion or is she the only pet you have? I've been thinking about getting a wedgie but I can only afford a single pet right now so I'm worried about how they cope when I have to be outside everyday during the day.
i’m from alaska and found my sweet Clementine outside and immediately brought her in!! I was impressed with her survival in -10 F, but after watching this video it makes a lot of sense!
We have a father and son pair of 12.5kg Maine Coons. If the Wegie is as similar as they appear aside from their bridge/nasal differences then they are a pleasure indeed! Our boys pal around like dogs, love to be pat like a dog, are very food motivated yet don’t carry any extra weight. Over a metre in length including their tails. Do Wegies have the primordial pouch so common in Maine Coons?
They are cutest and may be akin to Siberians. We might wonder if the Wegie is the ancestor of the Siberian, or vice versa. Cats FIRST made it to Scandinavia probably from Irish traders who got them from the Phoenicians--- so way early. It would have taken that long for a natural breed to emerge. The complementary genetics probably first emerged in Persia: quick route to Siberia. This being that double coat that certain of long-haired cats possess. The grey undercoat a death trap for ticks. Bearing in mind that all domesticated cats trace their lineage to the levantine subspecies of Felis sylvestnis, it is likely that the genes that provide for the winterizing double coat are very ancient, and lay dormant in the desert wildcats, merging as their generations travelled north with human companions. A very ancient genetic trait, from before cats and dogs split off. The double coat of northern dogs is of a kind with that of northern cats.
