Norwegian Forest Cat Orange Tabby
However the norwegian forest cat club continued to work hard to save the breed.
Norwegian forest cat orange tabby. Orange tabby cats red cat chats tabby oranges tabby cat names gato animal gatos cats white cats black cats orange and white cat cat facts. Norwegian forest cat tabby brown. Tabby is not a breed or a color it s a pattern. Unfortunately world war ii interrupted its ascent to fame.
To identify a norwegian forest cat look for a cat with a long coat and thick tufts of hair around its neck face and thighs. Cecilia macleod 9 312 views. Please read our disclaimers. The norwegian forest cat drew some attention in 1938 when it was exhibited at a cat show.
Why orange cats are usually male cattime scientists have found that different genetic combinations can affect the color pattern and length of a cat s fur. Country of origin norway life span 14 to 16 years about the norwegian forest cat is a breed of domestic cat native to northern europe. In 1977 the breed was. You should also look at the cat s legs and neck which will be thick and muscular on a norwegian.
The breed almost went extinct during the war due to crossbreeding. Norwegian forest cat kittens 5 weeks old at play duration. Likewise any amount of white in the body is allowed. If its eyes are round it might be a maine coone instead of a norwegian forest cat.
Norwegian forest cats also known as wegie and maine coons are two of the most beautiful purebred cat breeds with striking features and beautiful coats. An orange tabby norwegian forest cat. The international cat association inc tica does not endorse any of the breeders products or services on this page unless otherwise noted. Some experts are of the opinion that maine coons are actually descendants of the norwegian forest cats because of so much similarity in their traits.
The norwegian forest cat or wegie as he s often called for short was clearly built to survive the rugged terrain and harsh. A tabby cat may be an abyssinian an american shorthair a maine coon a manx or a norwegian forest cat. Photography by tetsu yamazaki. Also look for a cat with almond shaped eyes that are green gold copper or blue.
While ludvik may have a tabby patterned coat norwegian forest cats are available in nearly every color and pattern except the color points found in siamese and himalayan cats. If your preference is a large cat with a silky coat as opposed to one with long hair you. The norwegian forest cat club was formed to help preserve the breed.