Norwegian Forest Cat
| OTHER NAMES | WEIGHT | LENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| Wegie | 18 pounds | Up to 36 inches, nose to tail |
| skogkatt | ||
The Norwegian forest cat possesses a long, dense coat that helped their ancestors survive for centuries in the forests of Norway. Today, these large felines are loving house cats—though they don’t usually like laying in anyone’s lap.
This calm, affectionate cat—called skogkatt in Norwegian and “wegie” here in the U.S.—does enjoy a weekly brushing to maintain that long hair. They also shed, so you’ll want to have a good vacuum on hand, especially in the spring.