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Compare Norwegian Forest Cat
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Size and coat
- Size
- Norwegian Forest CatLarge
- Typical adult weight
- Norwegian Forest Cat5.8–10 kg
- Coat
- Norwegian Forest CatSemi-long coat
- Typical lifespan
- Norwegian Forest Cat14–16 years
Activity and care
- Activity
- Norwegian Forest CatLively and playful
- Grooming
- Norwegian Forest CatAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Norwegian Forest CatTends to shed a lot
- Vocal
- Norwegian Forest CatTalks sometimes
Home life
- Indoors and outdoors
- Norwegian Forest CatUsually happier with access outdoors
- Time alone
- Norwegian Forest CatOften copes well alone during the day
- Owner experience
- Norwegian Forest CatOften suits first-time cat owners
Living with others
- Children
- Norwegian Forest CatUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other cats
- Norwegian Forest CatUsually enjoys the company of other cats
- Living with dogs
- Norwegian Forest CatOften gets on with a cat-friendly dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual cat. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the cat you are considering.