How to How to Identify a Norwegian Forest Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Gaze into her eyes. Norwegian Forest cats have almond-shaped, brilliant, emerald-green eyes adorned with a streak of gold. To accent these vivid eyes, they have triangular-shaped faces.
Step 2:
Run your fingers through her long hair. These cats have two coats. One is a winter downy undercoat that they shed during spring. The other is a long and silky overcoat which remains year round.
Step 3:
Count the colors. Norwegian Forest cats have very clearly defined markings that come in a variety of shapes and colors including striped, spotted and Himalayan.
Step 4:
Measure his ear hair. The hair in this breed's ears can be as long as 4 inches.
Step 5:
Keep an eye on his back end. A Norwegian Forest Cat's tail can be over 12 inches when fully fanned.
Step 6:
Watch out for lions. When they mature, these cats have full manes. The density of the fur on their chests will fluctuate with the weather, but the fur always returns in the middle of a cold winter.

Tips & Warnings

Use a medium-tooth comb to brush Norwegians. You can untangle this breed's coat without pulling excessively on the skin.

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