The Norwegian Forest Cat evolved over centuries of natural selection in the long harsh winters of Norway. It is a sturdy cat with a double coat which has protective, water-resistant guard hairs over a downy, warm undercoat. Watch the video for an excellent description! (Food not available in America)
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Norwegian Forest Cats are friendly, calm, and gentle. They get along with children and other pets These cats are intelligent and alert, and they love human connection and affection. Wegies are great talkers, and communicate in high pitched chirps and trills. They're playful, sweet, and generally accepting of their surroundings. This outgoing breed wants to be friends with everybody.
Cats that are thought to be "hypoallergenic" either produce less of the Fel d 1 protein, or they have very short hair that holds less of the Fel d 1 protein, according to PetMD. The Norwegian Forest Cat's saliva actually contains lower levels of Fel d 1 (the protein that triggers human allergic reactions) than most cats'. However, wegies can carry allergens in their long coats, which can trigger human allergies and prevents the breed from being truly hypoallergenic.
Because of their long water-shedding coats and dense undercoats, Norwegian forest cats need brushing about twice a week. Wegies shed their long coat in the spring, and enjoy a week or two of extra brushing at that time.
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