Norwegian Forest

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Physical Characteristics

Coat Length

Semi-long

Coat Colour and/or Pattern

They come in nearly all colours and patterns except for colourpoint or chocolate and lilac dilutions.

Fur texture

Double coat consisting of a dense, woolly undercoat for insulation and a long, glossy, water-resistant topcoat.

Weight

Females: 3.6 to 8.2kg

Males: 5.4 to 10kg

Height

23 to 40cm

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General Behaviours

Activity Level

Moderate to high

Sociability

Moderate to high

Vocalisation

Low

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Health

Grooming

Moderate - weekly brushing is usually sufficient, except during heavy seasonal shedding when daily grooming is required

Health needs/concerns

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Hip Dysplasia, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV (GSD IV).

Lifespan

12 to 16 years (some reach 20 years)

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Other

Place of origin

Norway