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A large, but elegant semi-longhaired cat, the most important features being type and coat quality. The breed originated as a natural outdoor working cat on Norwegian farms. The appearance of the Norwegian Forest Cat should reflect this natural heritage.
The Norwegian Forest Cat matures slowly, and full development of the cat can take up to four years. A distinctive double coat is required. Coat colour is irrelevant. A cat should not be penalised if apparently wrongly registered as there are no points for colour.
The cat should have an alert expression, be in good general condition and well presented.
Head: Triangular, long straight profile without break in line. Strong chin.
Ears: High and open, with good width at the base, (width between ears being less than the width
of one ear) high set so that the lines of the ears follow the line of the head down to the chin. With lynx-like tufts and long hair out of the ears.
Eyes: Large, well opened, slightly oblique. All colours allowed, regardless of coat colour.
Body: Big and strongly built, long and muscular with solid bone structure; must not be cobby or
delicate.
Legs and Paws: Long legs. Hind legs longer than front legs. Tufts of fur between toes.
Tail: Long and bushy, should reach at least to the shoulder blades, but preferably to the neck.
Coat: Semi-long. The woolly undercoat is covered by, a smooth water-repellent overcoat. This glossy hair covers the back and the sides. A fully coated cat has shirtfront, a full ruff and knickerbockers. ( During Summer months the coat is
considerably shorter.)
Colours: All listed colours are allowed (except chocolate, lilac and Siamese pattern). Any
amount of white is allowed, i.e. white on paws, chest, belly or blaze, locket, etc.
Scale of Points:
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