How much does a Norwegian Forest Cat cost? Market price reference

The Norwegian Forest Cat, literally translated, is a cat that lives and survives in the forests of Norway. It is a breed unique to the Scandinavian Peninsula, with an unknown origin. It often appears in Nordic mythology as a fairy-like cat. Its appearance is similar to the Maine Coon, and it is grouped together with the Siberian Forest Cat. Now let's take a look at how much a Norwegian Forest Cat costs!

How much does a Norwegian Forest Cat cost?

The number of Norwegian Forest Cats is relatively scarce, and purebred ones are even rarer. As the saying goes, "things are precious when they are rare," so the price of Norwegian Forest Cats is very expensive. Generally, an ordinary Norwegian Forest Cat costs around 3000 yuan, and if it is of pure bloodline, the price naturally goes without saying, with tens of thousands of yuan being possible. According to market survey statistics, there are relatively few Norwegian Forest Cats traded on the market, which means that even if you have money, buying a Norwegian Forest Cat is not an easy thing.

Tips for choosing a Norwegian Forest Cat

1. The cat's ears should be clean and free of secretions. If the cat constantly scratches its ears or shakes its head, it may have been infected with ear mites.

2. The tip of the cat's nose should feel cool and moist to the back of the hand, and there should be no nasal discharge or secretions around the nostrils.

3. The cat's eyes should be clear and bright, with no secretions at the corners, and the third eyelid should not be visible at the corners of the eyes.

4. The cat's anus should be clean and free of symptoms of diarrhea, and the surrounding hair should be clean and free of staining.

5. The cat's abdomen should be slightly rounded, and the ribs should not be felt by touch. If the cat's abdomen is distended, it may be a symptom of roundworm infection or peritonitis.

6. The cat's fur should be glossy, fluffy, and standing upright. If a kitten's fur is messy and dull, it indicates that it has been infected with a disease or has just recovered from an illness not long ago.

Physical characteristics of the Norwegian Forest Cat

1. Head: equilateral triangle-shaped, short neck, and well-muscled.

2. Ears: medium to large, with rounded tips, broad at the base, set low, and full of alertness. The ears have a lot of decorative fur.

3. Eyes: large almond-shaped, expressive, with the eyes slightly upturned, in shades of green, gold, or golden-green. White cats can have blue eyes or odd eyes.

4. Nose: medium length, high nose bridge, with a straight line from between the brows to the tip of the nose, flat forehead, and slightly curved skull and neck.

5. Chin: firm, with slightly rounded lines.

6. Body: medium length, firm muscles, and sturdy bone structure. Broad chest, with an overall body shape that shows a sense of power, deep flanks, large waist circumference, and no feeling of obesity.

7. Limbs: medium length, with the hind legs longer than the front legs, making the hips higher than the shoulders. Well-developed thigh muscles, firm lower legs. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are straight.

8. Tail: long, densely furred, with the part connected to the body relatively thick. The ideal length should equal the length of the body, and it is ideal to have long and thick outer coat.

9. Coat: a unique double coat, with a dense undercoat covered by a layer of long, smooth, water-resistant outer coat.

10. Paws: firm, both large and round, with dense fur growing between the toes, and the color of the toes coordinating with the coat color.

11. Coat color: the colors and patterns of the coat are very diverse. There are 50 colors recognized by CFA, including black, white, blue, red, bicolor, black smoke, silver tabby, and so on.