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Norwegian Forest Cat
Friendly, independent, climber
Also known as: wegie, norwegian forest
- Adult weight
- 4–9 kg
- Life expectancy
- 14–16 years
- Size
- Large
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- Norway
- Group
- Longhair
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the Cat Fanciers' Association breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Glycogen storage disease type IVBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Hypertrophic cardiomyopathyBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Hip dysplasiaBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Brush weekly, daily in spring moult
- ✓DNA test for GSD IV
Calculators for your Norwegian Forest Cat
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Norwegian Forest Cat ↗
- OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- International Cat Care – Cat breeds ↗
- Cat Fanciers' Association – Breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.