Cat breed guide
Norwegian Forest Cat
A slow-maturing, independent and intelligent cat with a thick double coat and frontal ruff. The Cat Fanciers' Association says grooming needs are minimal, with regular combing and extra attention in spring when the winter coat is shed. It is moderately active and gets along well with other cats, dogs and children.
Norwegian Forest Cat at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 5 to 9.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 4 to 7 kg
- Coat
- luxuriantly thick double coat with a silky, water-repellent overcoat
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Good with children
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Norwegian Forest Cat, http://cfa.org/breed/norwegian-forest-cat/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.