Standard
of
points
for
the
Norwegian
Forest
Cat
UK
The
Norwegian
Forest
Cat
is
a
large,
heavy
boned,
yet
elegant
semi-longhaired
cat,
the
most
important
features
being
type
and
coat
quality.
Originating
in
harsh
natural
conditions,
the
breed
became
an
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
and
its
coat
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.
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Head |
Triangular,
where
all
sides
are
equal.
Long
straight
profile
without
break
in
line.
Forehead
slightly
rounded.
Strong
chin. |
Triangular, where all sides are equally long; with good height when
seen
in
profile;
forehead
slightly
rounded;
long,
straight
profile
without
break
in
line
(no
stop).
Firm
chin. |
Ears |
Large,
not
rounded,
with
good
width
at
base.
Ear
placement
high,
and
open
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. |
Large,
with
good
width
at
the
base;
pointed
tips;
with
lynx-like
tufts
and
long
hair
out
of
the
ears.
Ear
placement
high
and
open,
so
that
the
outer
lines
of
the
ears
follow
the
line
of
the
head
down
to
the
chin. |
Eyes |
Large,
oval,
well
opened,
obliquely
set
and
alert
expression.
All
colours
allowed. |
Large
and
oval,
well
opened,
set
slightly
oblique.
Alert
expression.
All
colours
permitted
regardless
of
coat
colour. |
Body |
Big
and
strongly
built,
long
and
muscular
with
solid
bone
structure.
Having
a
deep
chest
and
powerful
neck. |
Long, strongly built; solid bone structure. |
Legs
(and
paws) |
High
on
legs,
with
back
legs
longer
than
front
legs.
Paws
large
and
round,
in
proportion
to
the
legs.
Tufts
of
fur
between
toes. |
Strong, high on legs, hind legs higher than front legs. Paws large,
round,
in
proportion
to
legs. |
Tail |
Long
and
bushy,
should
reach
at
least
to
the
shoulder
blades,
but
preferably
to
the
neck. |
Long
and
bushy,
should
reach
at
least
to
the
shoulderblades,
but
preferably
to
the
neck.
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Coat |
Semi-long. the woolly undercoat being covered by a smooth,
water
repellent
overcoat;
which
consists
of
long,
coarser
and
glossy
guard
hairs
covering
the
back,
sides
and
tail.
A
fully
coated
cat
has
a
shirtfront,
a
full
ruff
and
knickerbockers.
(
A
shorter
coat
in
summer
is
acceptable). |
Semi-long. The woolly undercoat is covered by a water repellent
uppercoat
which
consists
of
long,
coarse
and
glossy
hair
covering
the
back
and
the
sides.
A
fully
coated
cat
has
a
shirtfront,
a
full
frill
and
knickerbockers.
All
colours
are
permitted,
including
all
colours
with
white;
except
pointed
patterns
and
chocolate
and
lilac,
cinnamon
and
fawn.
Any
amount
of
white
is
allowed,
i.e.
a
white
blaze,
white
locket,
white
chest,
white
on
the
belly,
white
on
the
paws,
etc. |
Faults |
Cobby, small or delicate build. Break (stop) in profile. Round
or
square
head.
Short
tail
(not
reaching
to
back
of
shoulder
blades.)
Short
legs.
Dry,
knotted
coat
or
too
soft
a
coat.
Small
ears.
Round
eyes.
Any
defect
as
listed
in
the
preface
to
the
SOP
booklet. |
Too small and finely built cats. Round or square head; profile
with
a
break
(stop).
Small
ears
set
too
widely
apart,
set
too
close
together.
Short
legs,
thin
legs.
Short
tail.
Dry
coat;
knotted
with
lumps,
too
silky. |
Colour:
currently
in
both
GCCF and FIFe all listed colours are allowed; except
Chocolate,
Lilac,
Apricot,
Caramel,
Cinnamon
Fawn
and
Siamese
pattern.
Any
amount
of
white
is
allowed,
i.e.
white
on
paws,
chest,
belly
or
blaze,
locket
etc.
Scale
of
Points
Head:-
including
general
shape,
length
of
nose,
profile,
chin.
20
Points
Ears:-
including
shape
and
placement.
10
Points
Eyes:-
including
shape,
size.
10
Points
Body:-
including
overall
shape,
size,
bone,
legs,
feet
and
paws.
25
Points
Tail:-
including
length
and
fur
10
Points
Coat:-
including
quality
and
texture,
length.
25
Points
However,
one
of
the
most
endearing
characteristics
of
the
Norwegian
Forest
Cat
is
its
temperament
-
intelligent
and
fun-loving
yet
gentle
and
laid-back,
energetic
and
sociable
yet
not
too
demanding
-
a
"Wegie"
makes
an
excellent
and
rewarding
friend
for
life.
As
for
grooming,
this
is
easily
dealt
with
by
means
of
occasional
combing
-
for
their
natural
coats
are
largely
self-maintaining.
   
  
 
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