Comments on: Norwegian Forest Cat: Norway’s Wild-Looking Feline Explained

By: Cheryl Lynne

Cheryl Lynne — Thu, 07 May 2026 01:32:08 +0000

In reply to Deborah LEININGER. Yes I agree on the training part. My father thinks that my cats at home are not doing anything. I said to him that the cats are keeping the pest away from home & other duties we do not know when we are asleep. I keep my cats outdoor but they have their bed on the terrace. I love to have a Norwegian Forest Cat if I have a big house some day that has a huge backyard. Is there a Norwegian Forest Cat with short hair? Do you know?

By: Joan Jarosz

Joan Jarosz — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:56:13 +0000

My Maggie Mae is a rescue so we can only guess at her heritage. On the other hand, she seems to be a very good fit to most of the description. The only exceptions would be her size and back leg length. Maggie Mae is not a big cat, nor does she have the climbing – hind legs. She is definitely a regal looking girl. I am curious to learn what others with more knowledge of the breed think about her.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:47:47 +0000

I, too, am owned by a Wegie. He is a big boy. When sitting next to my female Maine Coon he is twice her size. There is never a dull moment. He likes to climb up high and is often found on top of the furniture. And what a lover! He follows me everywhere like a dog. He head butts me so often, his nickname is Butters.

By: EllaH

EllaH — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:38:32 +0000

I am servant to a Norwegian Forest Cat. She came to live with me at 12 weeks of age, 3 years ago. She is pretty at times, wild at times, funny at times and always a joy. I live in the US and travel full time in an RV. In her life time so far she’s been to 2 Canadian provinces and 9 Western States. She is bold, likes (most) dogs and (most) people. It would not be safe to let her roam in this environment, so she walks in a harness, towing me around from here to there.
Make sure you find a reputable breeder if you are interested in the breed. I’ve seen many advertised on various ‘pet’ websites that are definitely NOT pure bred or even part bred! They are smart – so many stories to tell…but you wouldn’t believe some of them. Wish I could come to Norway and see her ancestors in the wild.

By: Mehmet Kizilbey

Mehmet Kizilbey — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:22:43 +0000

Norwegen cat is intersting for me.l know it since 1995 year l have been İn Norway. İt seems hairs like our famous Van cat.But the difference is climbing.Because of they live İn Norway, Forest.Our Van cats are clever animals.l like it.İ believes Norwegens may come from Türkiye, Black sea east part,their some actions like our people from Türkiye this area.My investigation continue. Greetings. Please protect this Viking cat.

By: Andra

Andra — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:30:30 +0000

Veterinarians in the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, Davis, reported that a deficiency of taurine, an amino acid, was responsible for the development of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a form of heart muscle disease, in cats.Sep 17, 2017
I don’t know if supplementation of extra taurine helps, but there is no harm or limit that I know of in doing so. I use the powder and sprinkle it on their food a couple times a week. Also, CAT MIX vitamins, by Life Extension, is very good with l-arginine, too.

By: Deborah LEININGER

Deborah LEININGER — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:28:51 +0000

I have had the pleasure of adopting a male Maine Coon cat who lived to the ripe old age of nineteen. Banzai, was my faithful companion all of those nineteen years. After being without a kitty for only three short months, I adopted a female Norwegian Forest cat. Without doubt, my Norwegian Forest cat, Ms. Morgan le Fey Queen of the Double-decker Palace, was more intelligent than many people who I’ve met. Morgan had a bag of tricks (at least fifteen) that she would perform upon demand. Morgan had battled hyperthyroidism, and blindness. At fifteen, my husband and I chose to end her suffering from brain cancer. Ms. Morgan le Fey brought joy to all who knew her. She made this world a brighter place to live.
The moral of the story: One gets from a cat that which one puts into loving them. One last item: felines are as trainable as are canines. The difference is in their motivation.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:32:06 +0000

Jon,
I too had a male Maine Coon that died suddenly at the age of 9. I never found out what caused his death, but one day he was fine, the next morning he collapsed in front of me and was gone within the next 30 minutes. They make great pets and they have great character.

By: Jon Kirkeleit

Jon Kirkeleit — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:13:14 +0000

Maine Coons also have a genetic predisposition for cardiomyopathy. Testing for the condition is generally considered to be a waste of time and money because there is no known cure and no treatment for the condition. I lived with a Maine Coon who died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of nine.