About Nordligdrom Norwegian Forest Cats.

As a child growing up in Yorkshire, we had all sorts of animals, but many years of my adult life were spent overseas, making it difficult to have pets. It was only when we settled back in the UK, we decided a cat would fit in with our life style and we became the proud owners of two mature and affectionate moggies, from the local cat protection society.

When we lost them both to old age, I was asked by a work colleague if I would consider re-homing a young Maine Coon they couldn’t keep, because her husband had developed an allergy to the long fur.

Me-Me came to live with us, but we thought she was lonely and needed some feline company so we scoured cat books to find out more information about Maine Coons, before buying a kitten. However, we always seemed to end up looking at the Norwegian Forest Cat section and although similar to Maine Coons, there was something magical about them.

A visit to a local and well experienced breeder confirmed this was the cat for us, but she didn’t have any kittens. Luckily she knew someone that did. They had one kitten left that was exactly what we wanted and we visited him regularly, until he became old enough to come and live with us.

Encouraged by our breeder, we took our new kitten to his first show and he won his open class, BOB and as a young adult, soon qualified for the Supreme and we still show him today. Showing can be fun, but only if the cats enjoy it too as not all of them do and it may be better to leave them at home. It is a great way of meeting other cat minded people and there are usually lots of interesting things to buy in the show hall.

Another Norwegian Forest Cat later, we decided we would like to know what it was like to have a litter of kittens. It was one of the nicest experiences we have had, and this is how the story began…………..

About Giving A Home To A Nordligdrom Kitten

Kittens are ready to go to their new homes at 13 weeks old, in accordance with GCCF and FIFe recommendations. I abide by the cat fancy code of conduct and the guidelines they set out. All the kittens are born and brought up in the house and are given freedom of our home when they are old enough and used to all sorts of domestic noises and socializing with our other cats.

Our kittens will have completed a full course of vaccinations and be registered with the GCCF or FIFe and new owners will be given a copy of their 4 generation pedigree. Kittens are litter trained, wormed and have been seen by a vet at least twice. They come with 4 weeks free insurance, kitten toys and a CD with pictures of them from when they were newly born, so you can see the various stages of development.

All of our kittens are strictly sold on the basis that they are pets or perhaps to show and they have been placed on the non active register, which means they should not be used for breeding and any resulting off-springs cannot be registered as pedigree cats. The kittens should be neutered at 6 months or as recommended by your vet and special care should be taken with young female kittens who may well come in to season before this time. Micro chipping is highly recommended and it is suggested this is carried out at the same time as they are being neutered, when they are under an anesthetic.

The safety and security of Nordligdrom kittens is of great importance and I want them to have happy and long lives, so if you enquire about any of our kittens I may ask you several questions about how you intend to keep them and about you and your family.

Living with Norwegian Forest Cats

There is a lot of information available on the Internet about Norwegian Forest Cats and their ancient Scandinavian origins. My breeding lines tend to produce kittens that are full of adventure, fearless, confident, mischievous and playful, with interesting and diverse personalities. Being a natural cat breed NFC’s are not particularly prone to any hereditary diseases and their pedigrees can be traced back to the foundation lines.

As a breed most NFC’s enjoy regular company and are better suited to homes with other similar minded felines, canines or human companions who are prepared to spend time with them. I prefer my kittens to go to homes where they are not a single pet, as they may soon become bored, particularly where owners are out at work much of the day.  At home you will find they follow you around the house, stand in front of the computer screen as you try and type, are tucked up with the children when they do their homework and play their video games or sleep on the newly pressed pile of laundry as you are trying to do the ironing!  It is not unusual for them to become very attached to one person and be a bit put out if they aren’t the centre of attention!  NFC’s don’t always like to sit on your lap, partly as they are quite big, but will often curl up next to you or by your feet. They like to sleep on the bed if allowed! They are loyal, good natured, affectionate and majestic, with magnificent coats in the winter and beautiful flowing tails. They require regular but minimal grooming and all of the kittens will have been introduced to this sensation while still living with me, and usually enjoy it.

Norwegian Forest Cats love the thrill of the outdoors and are avid hunters, if they are given the chance and seem to like to go out whatever the weather. However, they tend not to be as street wise and traffic aware as some other breeds or household cats and should only be allowed outside if this is supervised or any outside space is made safe and secure.  Over the last few years a couple of my kitten owners have lost their cats in traffic accidents, so it is really important that their welfare is addressed, before considering giving a home to a kitten. There are several things you can do to keep them safe, which may be allowing them outside on a harness (they adapt well to this and don’t seem to mind) building a cat run, installing an electronic cat fence, enclosing all or part of the garden with netting on angled brackets etc.  Unfortunately they will easily climb over a 2 metre wooden fence and this would not be a deterrent, but there is a product on the market that is reputed to stop them from getting a grip of the fence and may be worth investigating? Keeping them secure also minimizes the possibility of them getting in fights with any neighborhood cats or being stolen.  I am always happy to discuss the various options available or see what sort of solution can be found, as the main priority is that they are kept safe and sound.

It is hoped this never happens, but if at any time in the future new owners find they are unable to keep any Nordligdrom cat, please contact me. I will always be happy to welcome them back again and help to find a happy solution for their future.