All About Norwegian Forest Cats
We just adopted one and I was concerned that she was a little skinny at 4.5Kg (10lbs), so I have been feeding her as much as she wants to eat and she has put on 100g in the last three weeks. She seems happy and healthy enough but I was just wondering what other female NFC’s out there typically weigh. How much should a Norwegian Forest cat weigh?
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Norwegian Forest Cats (a.k.a. Wegies) are a large breed that closely resemble their Maine Coon “cousins”. They have a rugged look with a semi-long coat and would have no problem blending right in with the other forest animals. Their fur is coarse and waterproof, so they can withstand the harsh winters of their native Norway. They come in just about every color and pattern variations (except seal point, chocolate point and Siamese of course). Wegies are natural born hunters, known for their muscular bodies and athletic nature. But just how big can they get?
Fully mature adult Norwegian Forest Cats usually weigh between 12 to 16 pounds (males) and 9 to 12 pounds (females). These sturdy cats descended from rugged ancestors on Viking ships are well-muscled, large pets who need a high proportion of protein and fat to stay happy and healthy.