Norwegian Forest: A Viking cat with a three-layer fur coat has learned to survive in bone-crushing frosts (5 photos)

It’s not the Siberian who doesn’t freeze, but the one who dresses warmly. This universal principle is good wherever there is severe frost, regardless of geography. And the Norwegian forest cat, wrapped in a coat of three-layer fur, knows this firsthand.

Using the method of deduction, it is not difficult to calculate the homeland of our heroine, but the pussy did not get to Norway on its own. She would be happy to warm her bones where it is warmer, but people brought her to the northern regions. According to one theory, the stern kitty is a relative of the Angora cat and arrived at its current place of registration all the way from Turkey. Another theory says that the Vikings appreciated the cat when they went to Scotland, so they decided to take the animal with them. Be that as it may, the cat has taken root in the north.

Because of her hard life, she grew a dense undercoat, sharpened her claws, and, after communicating with avid Viking sailors, she completely ceased to be afraid of water.

Norwegian forest cats have improved their tree-climbing skills to the maximum and have learned to climb down trees even upside down.

Norwegian wool is a separate topic. While wives beg their husbands for at least one fur coat, this pussy has grown fur for all three! The layered skin is not only luxurious, but also functional - it's a down jacket, windbreaker and raincoat all in one. Wool protects the cat from wind, cold, and even water. And fur also gives + 100 to status and size, which are not small anyway - 5-7 kilos of pure cat meat!

The breed conquered not only Norway and Sweden, but also Europe. Not literally, of course, but cats took a different path from their owners. They insidiously conquer the Old World with a soft character, matching a woolen coat, and a clear mind - the animal has proven itself to be a wonderful companion, ready to tolerate even children.

Well, since the Vikings couldn’t conquer the world, then their cats will do it for them!