According to the history of the origin of the Norwegian cat breed, its representatives are the descendants of wild forest animals that lived in Norway, the characteristic features of which were agility, endurance, excellent adaptability to a cold climate, as well as excellent hunting qualities. Today, the Norwegian cat is a domesticated animal that retains all the qualities that once helped her survive in a wild forest.
Instructions
Step 1
The Norwegian belongs to large cat breeds. The body weight of an adult cat can vary from 5 to 8 kg. The female is usually lighter in weight.
Step 2
The main distinguishing feature of Norwegian cats from other breeds is the presence of a two-layer waterproof fur. The top layer of the skin of these animals consists of a soft, long, shiny coat. And the bottom layer is made of thick, moisture-proof, oily wool.
Step 3
You can recognize a Norwegian cat by the thick fur on its neck, which forms a luxurious collar, and by the long hairs on the cheeks of the animal, reminiscent of a triangular beard. Long hair on the hind legs of Norwegian cats forms "fur pants".
Step 4
What distinguishes Norwegian cats from other animals is the quality and type of their coat, but not the color. It can be anything other than Siamese. Norwegians can be either bicolor or tricolor. But note that the undercoat of this breed is usually white.
Step 5
The body of Norwegian cats is massive, strong and flexible. Chest and shoulders are well developed. The back and loin are quite strong and wide. Norwegians are distinguished by powerful, round, heavy-looking paws. The tail of the representatives of this breed is covered with long hair hanging over the hind legs.
Step 6
It is easy to recognize a Norwegian cat by its triangular head, which does not have a noticeable border between the forehead and the long, wide nose of the animal. Norwegians are distinguished by a massive chin and full cheeks. The ears of these cats are set wide apart, slightly tilted forward, their ends are pointed and have funny tassels. The eyes of Norwegian cats are large, round and very expressive. And their color can be absolutely any.
