Maine Coon Vs Norwegian Forest Cat - How To Identify Them
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- The kings of fluffiness - Maine Coon Cats and Norwegian Forest Cats! Ever wondered which one should you get? Or maybe you just can't see the differences between them? Well, today that's exactly what I'll do in this Maine Coon Cat vs Norwegian Forest Cat video! A spot-on comparison between these two fluffy monsters.
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Size comparison: 00:17
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Coats & Hair Length: 01:29
Face & Head structure: 02:18
Eyes: 03:10
Overall face expression: 03:28
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Personalities: 05:00
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Life expectancy: 06:31
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2:26 yes, the main difference between a Maincoon and Norwegian Forest Cat is that a Norwegian Forest Cat looks like a cat. The Main Coon, on the other hand, looks like Ron Perlman.
Lol 😂
The first time that I ever saw a male Coon cat who weighed over 25lbs., I thought, "Most cats have noses, but he has a muzzle!" The Ron Perlman test works every time.
had to search who ron perlman is, so glad i did.
🤣🤣🤣
This is soooo true! lol
I have a 16 lb black smoke wedgie and I adore him. I've never had a cat that will quite literally spoon, play fetch or completely stretch out as I hold him. Funny thing is I got him from an animal shelter as a kitten. DNA test and hold and behold, a norwegian forest cat. Hes literally the love of my life, im so grateful I found him
That's so sweet! Thank you for sharing this
@@FactsaboutCatsVideos you're very lucky. Both are hard to get in England and never found in a shelter. I had to travel for my MC and they're very expensive here.
I believe i have a 3 year old wedgie based on videos i have watched but i am not sure, i got him from someone on facebook trying to rehome him and he is my best friend, he is 23 lbs
I was captured by a wegie back in the spring of 2017. I was inexplicably drawn to the pet store one night and went there even though I did not need anything and it was not convenient. There he was, looking out from one of the cages in the front of the store where a rescue kept some of its adoptees. He had been shaved and the tag said he was a Maine Coon Cat, but he is definitely a wegie. I am so lucky he found me, and I love him so much.
I’m adopting a black smoke girl in a few weeks time. I can’t wait
Also please check your local shelter for a pet friend, there are so many sweet animals who are waiting for a home
Thank you for posting!
I got my Jasper from a shelter as a 5 month old "kitten". He's all black, and if you Google "black Maine Coon", he looks exactly like that. I don't know what breed he is, nor do I really care - he's now 16 years old, 15 pounds, and the biggest cuddlebug :-)
How sweet!
@@annadupont7615 wow 15 years 👍I hope he is still in good shape and healthy, I hope you have much more years with this beautiful Cat 🥰take care and stay healthy.
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Nah don’t wanna asshole pet w problems that nobody wants. Lemme just get one that’ll love and play and look cool
I got my first from a Shelter and didn’t know my little fluff ball was a Norwegian Forest. After he passed away, I got my second by answering a adoption advertisement. He even came with papers. I don’t have a cat now, but when and if I’m ready, I’ll adopt. I have never purchased a cat.
Our female Norwegian lived 22 years. She was incredible, so loving and very happy to be around new people. Ultimately kidney disease and heart disease took her from us, but she had a great life. She was around 13lbs in her prime. We'll miss you forever Kona.
@@SilenceDogwood. Thanks buddy. They never leave our hearts do they? 😌
unfortunately kidney disease is one of the worst problems these as well as other kinds of cats can suffer. I have had at least on cat that I had to infuse with bags of intravenous solution. I am worried about my current cats kidneys. I am noticing he is drinking more water. Although as my friend says. it is arizona and the heat is approaching 110 degrees these days
I must make that appointment with the vet to get him checked out for kidney diseasel'
Wow. What an amazing life span. Kidney disease took my 13lb Calico girl earlier this year so you have my deepst sympathies.
Kona was lucky to have you
Sad
I saved a Main Coon kitten about 10 months ago her eyes weren’t open yet I nursed her back to health and she’s gotten so big and so needy she’s the most spoiled animal I’ve had she’s so sweet though
I adopted an adorable little guy from the pound back in 2020 and he kept growing, and growing, and growing. Got him a DNA test this last December bc the “why is little dude more than twice the size of my 5 year old cat?” question got the best of me. He’s mostly Maine Coon but also has NFC genes. I had thought he was NFC because he looks more like one. None of it really matters and I’m mostly just commenting to brag about what an adorable giant bowling ball of fluff he is.
Edit: adding that if you adopt a kitten and they nearly double in size at each kitten check up with your vet, you should look into a dna test. Mine grew like a well nourished weed and I’m honestly a little worried at how big he’ll get now that this video told me they keep growing until they’re 5. I’m 2 years in. He weighs about 20ish pounds. He sleeps on my chest. Pray for me.
Well, as she said there's some question as to NFCs being in the original DNA of MCs. Good luck with your feline's growth :)
Prayers sent! It’s SO hard to deny the snuggles, even when they suffocate you!
I adopted a scrawny terrified 2 year old cat last May. He's much happier now, and 17 lbs, which is why I'm looking at this page. I share your wonderment and trepidation. Just how much bigger will he get???
We have a 15 year old NFC. Brought Zeus home when he was 8 weeks old. The most beautiful loving guy.
When my twin daughters were born 11 years ago he fell in love with them instantly. He is almost always glued to their sides. We trained him to walk on a leash when the girls were 3 so the girls could walk him ( the dogs were to big) and I know he did it willingly for them. He also rode in the back of their powerwheels truck. That boy is an angel. Do not know how much longer we will be blessed with his loving us on this earth but he is definately proof that angels walk among us.
My wife and I adopted a Maine Coon Cat from an Animal Shelter 3 years ago, and she's one of the sweetest, most loving beings we've ever met. Her name is Angel and the name is completely appropriate! She is a wonderful friend and a great family member.
I would like to adopt a maine coon can you please share the location?
Maine Coons are the best! They’re so sweet, calm, and easy going. I miss mine so much. I hope to have another one some day (but I would only adopt a rescue, of course).
❤ to Angel
@@newemail3838 Rockingham County Animal Shelter, Reidsville, North Carolina.
@@newemail3838 We adopted Angel from the Rockingham Animal Shelter in Rockingham North Carolina.
My Maine Coon just showed up exactly when I needed some emotion support. He has helped me through some tough times. He knows when I am upset and is in my lap right away. He is the sweetest, most loving cat I have ever had and I have had many cats
So sweet!
Oh my gosh, years ago I had a roommate with a Maine coon named Gizmoe. We became best friends, and there was a moment I won’t forget when I was upset and I noticed that he noticed. He crawled into my lap to comfort me.
I’ve always wanted a main Coon but rescued my Norwegian from the shelter. She is the love of my life. I got my husband a rescue main coon. They are both sweet, look like brother and sister, and love each other!
I had a probable Maine cross move into my girlfriends washer/dryer room, so she brought him (fixed) up to my farm, as I just had a kitten but no barn cat. This guy was not afraid of anything, I mean anything. His head looked just like a Lion, and teeth to match. I'd see him miles from home, walking as if he knew exactly where he was going. My kitten? never left home. they were buddies all their life, though. If I ever have a cat again, it's going to be either a Forest or Maine for sure.
Sox is a Norwegian. He is 5 years old and weighs 20 lbs. He is very sweet and very clever. He opens doors, fetches a ball and even jumps on my shoulders for a ride. He loves to climb to the highest place he can reach. He is also a great hunter! I absolutely adore him❤️
Mine looks almost exactly like yours (in your profile pic), but are you 100% sure he's a norwegian forest cat? I thought mine was more of a maine coon... could be a mix of both??
they are indeed great hunters and loving. Fascinating how these cats can be so loving towards us and so vicious to mice and birds
My family just found out that our cat is a Norwegian forest cat but we lived in Malaysia though. My bro just found her on the road, nearly ran by passing cars while her mother left her with her siblings after crossing the road. She was so tiny & had a little injury, so we took care of her until today.
That's so nice of you
unless they're pedigreed it's very unlikely you have a pedigree cat. domestic longhairs are very simular
@@swiftfeather147 wrong. None of our Norwegians were from a breeder. All adopted and we did dna testing. 2 full blooded, one maine coon and norwegian mix, one norwegian and bobcat. Its pretty common.
I'll bet she keeps you warm at night.
My husband and I just adopted a wegie yesterday. His name is Cosmo. He is without a doubt a big fluffy sweetheart! We love him very much!❤
So happy for you!
The best cats ever. You will love him deeply =)
Our beloved Calico Maine Coon passed away a few months ago and this video brought tears to my eyes. Thank you! She was the sweetest, most loving cat I’ve ever had and she left huge paw-print shaped holes in our hearts. We were lucky enough to have her for 16 years, though we were hoping she would live as long as our previous (jet black) Coon who was 18 when he left us. Both truly lived up to the “gentle giant” label. They loved nothing more than curling up next to us on the couch, in our laps, or right against us in bed. In fact, the Calico preferred being under the blanket so she could be touching us as we all slept.
🥹😻 This is so cute. And I’m so sorry for your losses. 💔
My giant scaredy-cat ginger boy Harvey (9 month old MC) is scared of both the wind outside and the cleaner who vigorously hoovers the hallways in our building, every Wednesday morning - extremely scared when both happen at once! His safe place is getting me to come back to bed with him so he can hide under the covers with me in my “bed cave”, under my tented or crooked legs, curled up against me, ready to poke his nose out into the world when he’s feeling brave again. He also loves to sit his fluffy butt down as close to my pillow as possible if he wakes up in the morning and wants to play or get cuddles while I’m still sleeping, and will wake me up with his happy purrs, then get so happy when I sleepily stroke his chin and cheeks and neck that he drools all over me. Thanks Harv.
His favourite time to get on my lap is literally when I’m on the toilet, no matter how long I’ve been there or how long I was otherwise intending to stay there - just HUP he goes after appearing out of nowhere, then he snuggles in after doing a couple of circular laps to make sure he’s comfy, then just goes FLOP and assumes I’ll catch him if he’s flung any part of himself outside the normal constraints of gravity. For some reason he *never* wants to sit on my lap on the sofa anymore (not since he was a much littler kitten, when he would drape and flail himself at me with abandon… not sure why both my cats are anti-sofa!), but LOVES to sit on a shelf-bed right at my eye level in the kitchen next to the work surface, where he knows I’m close, can see what I’m doing, and where I’ll periodically stop everything to stroke his face and chin and neck for a bit because it makes him so happy 😻
His sister Nikita is very polite - she ideally likes to sleep on a chair right next to where my head is at in bed (and where I don’t get disrupted by all her wiggling, and vice versa! We both win here 😸), then when I’m showing signs of being awake enough to pet her, she’ll loudly and insistently trill her good mornings to me, then jump right up on my chest to curl back up to sleep as close to my face as possible… but will be unhappy with me if I fall back asleep instead of being sleepily comfily awake and petting her/contorting my body to become a comfortable and effortless place for her to drape hers. She loves to spend her afternoons while I’m WFH curled up on a bed that lives on my my desk, with occasional forays onto my lap where I can generally neither reach the keyboard or mouse, nor really even properly see the screen.
Cats are the best, and MCs are so great. I hope you’re doing alright since losing your Calico 🧡🤍🖤
No worries.
They'll be waiting for you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge when your time comes. 😇
@@michaelhilborn4204Yep...🌈😻
Hands down the two best cats imo .
Loveable Giants .
I have a Norwegian Forest cat. He is beautiful, and so intelligent. I love his color. The veterinarian said his color is blue.
Wow! I wish I could see him, he must be a graceful boi
He will, in time 😁
I just realized I probably have a Norwegian forest cat mixed breed. I thought he was Maine coon until now. He may also be the "wild type" of Maine Coon given he's a mixed breed from wild cats in New England. He's small and fluffy. He's also perfectly adapted and loves snow.
domestic longhair is more likely
I'm realizing mine are probably Norwegian Forest cats not Maine Coons as well.
We are blessed to be owned by 5 Wegies. We started with Isabelle who we found through a breeder when one of our rescues passed and our other rescue was lonely. Then sadly, the other rescue became ill and we knew she was going to pass and as Isabelle was still a kitten, we felt it would be good for her to have a playmate and we got Judi Dench for her first birthday from the same breeder. Issie is a blue with beautiful eyes that are green in the centre surrounded by gold, Judi a Tortie with deep emerald green eyes. That was our fur family complete, we thought, but our breeder wanted to continue Judi's line and asked if we were willing to allow her to have a litter. We decided to go ahead with it and she eventually (took a couple of tries as she was picky about her boyfriend, and decided she preferred a much older gentleman in the end) she had 5 beautiful kittens. I chose the first born, Carly Simon, to stay with us....a beautiful red and white girl who has eyes that have a centre rust red like her fur colour and surrounded by a green, grey. We had homes for two, plus one to the breeder, but then Carole King got an eye infection that could not be fixed easily....her eyse are a beautiful green too, though a different shade to her mother's. The specialist she sees says it is a secondary infection in reaction to something else, possibly even just a mismatch of parents. This meant she could not go to her family as she would have required a rabies shot to cross the border and that would add stress to her body, and we had fallen in love with her as well, so she has stayed with us and continues to do well except for eye infections once every month or so which respond to treatment.....she is almost a clone of her mother in looks, the ball of energy in the family, and the happiest cat I have ever known. Around this time, I had fallen deeply in love with Bob Dylan, who is dark grey and white with a little half moustache, (and his eyes are now an unusual light green, like a tropical ocean) and had not yet found a home so I told my husband it just was not possible to allow him to live anywhere else than with us.....he was kind enough to agree, so we then had 5! After all that, because of the uncertainty of Carole's health issues, our breeder decided it was not wise to breed the kitten he had chosen (Joni Mitchell) and he found her a home with a lovely young couple. James Taylor went to live with his family in Belgium and continues to grow into a beautiful cream and white young man....Carole was supposed to also be with him, but it was not to be for her to leave us. lol, my husband was not a cat lover until we got Isabelle, and now the rest....he is now totally in love with them all and they can manipulate him to do anything they want.
Pure genius cat names.
Love your story about your cats and their names!! 🐱❤ I have 7 cats and have had some fun names in naming them all. My latest cat, a stray male, I named Little Richard after the singer....meows loudly all the time!! Haha, making a lot of noise like the singer!😁. If I get anymore strays that show up at my home in the future and are female, I will name them after the Golden Girls. ☺
Orange is a common Norwegian cat color. Orange was a good luck color so orange kittens were chosen from wild litters for breeding stock and became the common markings for domesticated.
We just adopted a 2 yr old Maincoon yesterday and he is the sweetest and most playful cat we have ever had.
I just adopted a 2 year old 2 months ago, seriously best cat I’ve ever had
Where can I get one?
Breedera on TICA or CFA
@@newemail3838 there are Maine Coon rescue groups- just check online. That’s my preference rather than going through a breeder. But that’s just me.
Maine Coons are the most amazing cats ever. ♥️♥️♥️
Maine Coon Cats have an almost human looking face. And Norwegian Forest Cats have a cat’s face.
Exactly!
It's not so much human...as it's more like a lion's face
I have a Norwegian one, he is a spoiled brat, but he is adorable 😀❤️
I have both a Norwegian (Pandora who is also a calico) and a Maine Coon (Mercedes) and both are absolutely best cats I've ever had. Wanted to know some differences between the two and this made me put the two side by side to see how both are different to one another.
Glad it helped
Our Maine Coon, Fizz, was a talkative, gentle friend who lived 19 years before vision and hearing problems led to her demise. The pet of a lifetime!
I was gifted my Mew for my Birthday when she was a kitten. Was told at the time, from her parents owners, that she was half Maine Coon, a quarter Black Persian, and a quarter long-haired Siamese. So, she had the Maine Coon markings and the personality, as well as chirping down; hence her name. Yet, she had a smaller bone structure. But she was an absolute sweetheart and lived for loves and cuddles, and was a phenomenal mother. She lived up to 19 years. One of her daughters we kept lived up to 16 years, and her brother lived to be 15, And another son if hers lived to be 15-16. They were all wonderful cats and a huge blessing to have.
Mew is my cat’s name as well lol. We got her when she was 3-4wks old from our neighbor after a dog killed the mama cat. No clue what kind of cat she is but i keep saying she looks like a mini Maine coon. Very talkative little girl.
Lost my Maine Coon Cat a few weeks ago due to stomach issues, it's so sad, that they seem to highly suffer from that. His name was Mogli and he was like a child to my family. My parents also cried so much and they said that he was like their grandchild, also he was juust 7 years old when he left us. Never felt so much Love for a Cat, although I love cats so much
Our Freyja has to eat grain-free kibble or meats because she's caeliac. xx I wonder if that was similar to your baby? xx
Maine coons are definitely needing a MEAT based diet! Sanura, im sorry for your loss! Im a maine coon breeder! I own Fancy Minnesota Maine Coons (fb page... working on a actual web page! And Transportation services, and is regulated by the USDA! (WE transport babies from the breeder to your front door! Id love to work with you, when the time is right for your family!
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I am so sorry for your loss. 😢
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am swedish. Norwegian, and English. I have a orange cream sickle colored cat. Would like to know more about Norwegian cats. Please.
I have been studying this subject for years as I have 2 cats(one has passed the rainbow bridge, the other is going on 24 years old) that displayed a lot of characteristics from both the Norwegian and Maine Coone. I agree with the fact that Wegie's were probably the ancestor to the Maine Coone. They share so many characteristics its crazy.
24! Wow!!
I recently adopted a cat who has characteristics of both , it's difficult for me to tell . He's about 9 months old and is just the cutest, cuddles cat ever 💗
Dang! Good to know! I just recently adopted a sweet girl on the heels of having to put down the cat that made me a cat person. She was down the street and needed a home when I needed a homie, we didn’t not get along, so I brought her home. At first a friend mentioned she seemed to have some wege in her, and as time went on I realized how much she reminded me of a Maine coon I once briefly lived with! And after this video, she sits solidly on both sides (coon coat, wege nose, but coon ear placement). Good to know she’s not the only one 😂
My Norwegian Forest cat is the sweetest cat Ive ever had. But she's also relentlessly bossy and mischievous at times. I compare her personality to a sour patch kid. She is very intuitive about my emotions and also knows when I need a cuddle. Be careful that your wedgie doesn't get fleas because they are ridiculously hard to get rid of in that special dense fur. When I give my cat a bath the water doesn't even reach her skin because of this crazy technology of her fur. It's like she's waterproof!
I cannot believe the cat that i found and fed in streets is Maine Coon -my dream cat
Hallo 😊 Were you able to adopt// find her/him a good home,a possibly safer place..? Thank you so for beeing so goodhearted ,for feeding and caring!!!! ...❤️❤️❤️
@@julyssishedgehogrescue Hi, thank you for care about him 🥺 Yes we found a house but in a sitution that if they change their decision I can feed him in our apartment too 🤗 The cat at my profile photo is him, you can also check it on rhis picture
I had a 20 pounds American shorthair red tabby cat that was a big cat. He was also gentle cat.
grey+white color patterns are definitely quite common with Norwegian forest cats, usually in a semi striped pattern which helps blend with light rays through grass and other low vegetation - a bit like a tiger but less straight striped. It's also common to see darker paws with pure white tips, almost like they're wearing socks which is pretty cute.
Thank you for the information, I think my roommates Maine Coon have NFC and they have the Dark grey/black some white coloring so I find that interesting and helpful. Thank you
My Maine coon lived to be a little over 15 when she passed away from kidney failure two years ago. She was the sweetest cat ever and very sociable. Always checking out everyone who came to visit. I miss her so much.😥
I had a cat that was super fluffy, huge, and had a very distinctive triangle face. We found him when he was a kitten, always thought he was a Norwegian Forest cat or at least a NFC mix. He looooved being outdoors and was an excellent mouse and rabbit hunter. He passed several years ago, I really loved that fluffy guy ❤
I love both of these breeds. If I could, I'd have a couple of each!
Oh I know exactly how to tell them apart: I share my home with 5 of both beauties.
Btw, during the winter the size difference won’t be visible as my NFCs develop lots of fur, they look twice as much. So adorable 🥰
I had a Maine Coon /Norwegian Forest mix, she had a bobtail. It was a very curious, smart and affectionate. She gave me many happy moments. I miss her dearly. My cat lived 18 years.
So we adopted a NFC a while back and he was our first pet, we have since gotten a Husky and a German Shepherd. Now keep in mind this cat is about 8 years old now but when I was treat training my dogs i got out his cat treats and was like hmm i wonder if i can get him to sit and he sat for a cat treat 😂
Cats can be trained to do a lot more than that! They can amass quite a vocabulary of words and understand them. You just have to TALK TO THEM... Then they will listen, and pay attention to what you are saying!
Two of my Norwegian Forest cats lay down on command, they are extremely intelligent cats. All three of them understand the words are you hungry? I have always talked to my cats..
My little guy comes when I call. My sister's *dog* doesn't do that!
I have a 25lbs Main Coon and he’s the best. He’s so sweet and cute and the best pet I’ve had.
A lost Wegie, without tags found a cozy spot under my garage, I now have a new best friend. I named her Lucky. She was very skinny, weak, and scared when I discovered her. She is now happy, healthy, and LOVED, and no longer scared. She is a blessing to me, and I cant imagine not having her around.
I’ve been calling my baby a Maine Coon her whole 7 years, turns out she is actually a Wedgie!!!! Thank you so much for this very helpful video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Same man same, I've thought my cat Charlie was a Maine Coon forever but everything I've seen so far points to him being either a Wegie, Siberian, or a Ragamuffin. Of all the cats I've considered, Maine Coon was one of the ones he looked like the least
without a pedigree it's likely they're a domestic long hair
@@redtailarts101 I think I’m in the same boat.
From norway so i've seen alot of norwegian forest cats. I think a possible reason why black-grey-white colors are more common is due to it's similarity with the lynx found in norway, lynxes in norway are often black grey and white, so some breeders in norway try to breed forward this colorscheme. My parents are getting a norwegian forest cat with 4 generations of pure black-white-grey colorschemes.
I am owned by a Maine Coon, 30lb guard cat. His name is Jojo. This breed is the most exceptional, loving and fiercely protective companion ever. He lets me sleep on my side of the bed most of the time and is truly the King of this castle.
I’ve actually seen a Norwegian Forest cat that was a ginger tabby. I used to have a Maine Coon mix. He was the most amazing kitty ever and I miss him so much.
I live in Washington, D.C. I found a 6 week old kitten in the back of my house. I took him to the Vet. The Vet tells me I have a Norwegian Forest cat. He looks like a gray puff ball with legs,lol. 😂
I love the whole explanation about their little mugs when talking about telling them apart. That really helps a lot, thanks :D
They are affectionately called “ Gentle Giants “ . My neighbor has a Maine Coone and he’s so cool , very beautiful. He sheds like crazy .
My Norwegian Forest cat, Jessie, will be five years old this spring and he just hit twenty pounds. They say they take five years to mature, but Jessie still acts like a big kitten much of the time. Always ready to play with or chase a thrown toy.
Very loving and social. He never likes to be alone and can be found sharing whatever room we are in, in the house.
We have a fenced back yard and although he could easily jump the wooden fence he has been trained to stay in the yard. He will come to me when he is called and If I tell him to "go home" he will go into the house through his cat door...It is the extent of his territory and there are mice and voles that he can and does catch in the yard. He will play with them and eventually let them go after a while. He is a great and patient ambush hunter but he has no killer instinct whatsoever. One of his favorite things is to get up in a sink or the bath tub, and meow to get a drink of cold running water from the faucets. Sometimes he just likes to watch the water move and he just stares down the drain.
He does something I have never seen another cat do. His litter box is in the bathroom and after using it he will wash the litter off his front paws in the toilet bowl before leaving the bathroom..
Just a big orange and cream colored fluff ball. He is very smart, affectionate and a true gentle giant.
Thank you for this! I was starting to think maybe my cat is a norwegian forest cat since I just recently heard about the breed. But looking at my cats features, he's definitely a Maine coon, at least partly. Adopted him from a shelter because he was so big and lovable.
I absolutely adore my 2 main coons mother and son the son ginger was born on my bed best cats ever
My Wegie adopted us a year and half ago. I thought he was an old cat. He was so big! 9 lbs. Nope he was a kitten. He has now doubled his size! 😸 And there is 3 more years of potential growth 😨😂🤣😸
I have two Wegies, a ginger male and a calico female. Both of them rather formidable, but with a sweet, good-natured temper. They love the outdoors whatever the weather. They love to be petted as well.
I have two Wegies too. They're really sweet and cuddly pets. Just love them ♥️
I had a Norwegian Forest cat mix walk in one day and stay. She was emaciated and in deplorable shape and unchipped, so I made no effort to find her original human. It took years for her tail to refluff out. She stayed with us for 11 years and had a litter before we had her fixed (another knock against any previous human). We thought she was just getting fat on the regular feedings she was finally getting, lol. She was the light of our lives, and hands down the best cat I've ever had in my 70 years of cats. More like a dog than a cat, with a prodigious seasonal ruff that looked regal af. I loved brushing her, and attending to her, and she loved getting brushed and attended to. I can't imagine what her previous life of deprivation was like, but it didn't ruin her. She simply adored people and people responded in kind. It's been a year, and we still miss her every day.
i have a super small black and white norwegian forest cat. she's the runt and it's so cute seeing this tiny fluff ball run around the house, she's super playful too
They are both beautiful.
I may be biased, but the Maine Coon is just so beautiful. It's the variegated color.
We had a Norwegian mix that was a brown tabby. His name was Toby, but his second name was Snow Cat! In his youth, he loved playing in the snow.
Wonderful melodious narrator, such a relief after robot voice sites!!
Great video, I rescued my cat and he is a wegie. 10 years old now and he hasn’t been sick one time. Super loving and prefers to be near me most times. He’s a big boy at 17 lbs.
I had a Norwegian. He was so big and gentle. Loved outdoors. Very sweet. Laid back. He disappeared last year. I wish I had not neutered him. I want another one. Hard to find.
this is wholesome
I think my Hazel Is a NFC. My niece rescued her from an alley when she was 5 weeks old. She has a sweet personality and has "raised" my Siamese and Burmese kittens. She trills, hunts, and is a responsible cat.
I adopted a Wedgie from the SPCA. LOL, THEY TOLD ME HE WAS OVERWEIGHT!!!! Perfect 👌 for Norwegian Forest Cat 🐱.
LOL! Did they also call him a Domestic Longhair? Female Weegies can weigh in at more than 15lbs. before they finish growing. I hope the SPCA people learned something.
I have a cat that's been basically raised from near birth as a stray kitten. I assume she was the runt of the litter. She is quite fluffy, and I thought she had some Angora in her for a while but after looking at wedgies, there's a good chance that she has to have one in her recent ancestry. Looking into a test for her to figure it out. She's white and this dark tan orangey brown. Could even be part ragdoll as well.
I have had several Norwegian during my life, all fetched fro barns/stables around where I live in Northern Scandinavia, they are indeed great at catching rats/mice... my current is an astonishing high jumper, he manages to jump up to a shelf above the bedroom door, just over 2m high, at 7kg it takes quite a bit of power to get that high.
Mine as well - stupendous jumper!!!
Ive had both . They are both beautiful, lovable fur-monsters. !!!! A total joy!!!!!
My wife and I recently got a cat from the local shelter. He’s thought to be 2 or 3. Don’t know how history. Based on everything I’ve seen, I think he’s a Norwegian Forest Cat. We brought him home just as winter was turning to spring and my god, the shedding of the winter coat! We saved it and there was enough to fill a large pot. After that was done his coat is very different with more variation and definition. Before it was pretty much just dense gray except his white belly. Super fluffy and silky coat, especially his butt and tail, but not as long haired as other long haired cats. And you definitely need to keep up with the brushing.
Anyway, he’s the sweetest, most affectionate cat I’ve ever had, a real snuggle buddy. We just adore him.
I have a Maine coon and norwegian forest cat... at least I believe he is he looks like spitting image of one I found on the internet and he is the absolute sweetest thing. He plays fetch, cuddles, he brings me things like his toys and or my socks lol... it's hysterical how goofy hid personality is I've never seen such a animated cat and he and his 3 siblings are the loves of my life they've been with me through everything.
I think both breeds are beautiful. Very cool and well done vid showing the differences between both breeds. Coincidentally, I was considering getting one of these cats to keep my Mom company until this fluffy ball of orange fur showed up at my door. This kitten grew up into one fancy looking cat.. Even though he is a mutt people mistake him as a fancy pedigree cat. My Mom named him Dino, but I nicknamed him Fancy-Lad. I was still considering picking up one of these breeds but I had 2 more cats literally show up at my front door. One of them being a TNR calico cat. I've come to the conclusion that I'm not meant to get a Mainecoon or Wedge because I'm cursed with random cats showing up at my door, making me the neighborhood's official crazy cat dude, yet blessed that they are cool cats and that I get the satisfaction that I'm able to help them out.
You sound like a nice guy with an Angel on your shoulder who keeps sending you cats in need. Thank you for helping them.
@@kathymcmc Thanks for the kind words but they spoil me with constant laughs and good company in return. Keeping the rats away from house is an added perk. One even surprised me by climbing into my car and waiting on the passenger seat for me to wake up when I fell asleep in front of my house after a hard day's work. Crazy guy scared the crap out of me.🙀
Thank you for sharing this! I’ve been seeing people argue about these breeds. It’s good to see the factual stuff.
Glad you liked it :)
I have a beautiful big gentle Norwegian forest cat called Oskar. He's soft & very silly with us but a fierce hunter , regularly bringing in mice as presents altho I've attached several bells to his collar. Recently we sadly lost our 15 yr old CollieX, Ruby, to kidney disease. In Ruby's last few days Oskar would sleep with her at night, nuzzle & cuddle up to her during the day as if to reassure & support her. From a kitten, Oskar also liked to come on Ruby's evening walk, easily managing the mile or 2 round walk. We live in England UK & pronounce Wegie with a hard E as in wét or met & spell it with a 'd' (as someone else has). So its wédgy as in edgy. Enjoyed video!👍
I love any cat at any size but I would especially like to own one of these gorgeous beauties.
My wegdie will turn 18 in 2 weeks. He was born as a feral cat & we took him in. He's still gorgeous & doesn't jump onto high places anymore. It's true though they are in tune with your emotions. I had noticed a couple of months ago that he started sleeping almost on top of me. I thought maybe there was something wrong w him. Turns out it was me needed emergency surgery.
Wow
I have a big cat named Thunder. He belonged to my roommate, but he adopted me on day 1. She has decided to leave him with me when she goes, as Thunder and I are best buds. He is a little bit territorial with her other cat that she owned first which is also a factor. Anyway, the shelter where she adopted him, believes that he is a Main Coon / Siamese mix. Other than having the two angled nose profile, I think he's a dead ringer for being a Norwegian Forest Cat. Some of Norwegians in the video had a very similar nose profile to him anyway, instead of perfectly straight. Either way, he is awesome! Maybe one day I'll ask a vet if they can help figure it out.
So glad she's adopted, she's very lucky. Also, a very interesting mix!
Thanks. We had a Norwegian adopt us when his human left him behind when moving. He was an outdoor, indoor cat that knew his name, would come when called, and go for walks outside just as dog would off leash, following along. That was back when "the internet" was just AOL and I was never sure which he was. This vid explaining the facial differences was great.
I've had both NFC and MC and I love them, the grooming is essential. in 2020 my Tabby Colin made it to 20.5 years! he's the oldest cat I've had. All my cats live to 16-18 years. Currently I have Zephyr , a Tuxedo who is 15 and still catching mice. Love your channel, thank you.
I have a MC and at 10 months old shes 4.5kg. I have a 2 year old cross who looks like a wegie but she's only 2 kg. She's so beautiful and tiny. She's like a cartoon cat.
What about the food bill for Norwegian Forest? Twice or x3 of a normal cat bill, perhaps? I saw one Norwegian Forest very close to where I used to live. He always sat outside and drawn everyone's attention. He/she is so gentle, so beautiful and looks very friendly. I want to get one for myself. I am from the UK by the way.
I suppose, it depends on its weight.
I didn’t think it was much more for my 16lb Tom, than my 8lb lady.
I think mine is a mix of MC and NFC. I got her from the animal shelter. When they found her she weighed 21.5 pounds! She's supposed to weigh about 12. Since I've had her, her weight has fluctuated depending on her health. 12 to 19. She turned 15 in May.
I had her genetics tested. She is 23% Polycat, 11% SFC, 7% MC, 3.5 % Ragdoll, 3.3% Russian Blue, 3% Persian, 2% Savannah, and 2% Egyptian Mau. She is only 1.3% NFC, the breed I thought she'd looks most like. Everything else is 0%. Her face isn't quite as flat as a pure SFC, which is why I guessed NFC. Now that I've watched more videos it makes more sense. She's not purebred anything. She just got genes that are found in purebreds.
I do have a Maincoon cat ! He is adorable !
We've got one of each & they're the best of friends & so much fun to have as part of our family. Ours love greeting us at the door & are very sociable when friends come to visit.
My cat is a stray but I think she’s a Wegie. She has a lot of fur and has the same face structure. I don’t know for sure because she’s a stray but she’s a very particular looking kitty (specifically because she’s a very colourful calico)
Do you mind if I ask you were you found the kitty, My wegie got out a window and I have not been able to find her, I even posted lost kitty every where . she is a very colorful calico
The vet should be able to help identify the breed when you take her in for shots. Good luck.
@@noraurbieta5492 I live in São Paulo, Brazil but she’s almost 2 years old now and we got her when she was around 2 months old
I had an orange/white maine coon. He went to work every day & traveled with us for work as well. He was a very loving kitty, more dog like & very smart. All the girl kitties we had were scared to death of him & ran except for my mom's cat, a calico who cornered him. He was one of the best cats I've ever had & I definitely want another. They could never take the place of Tink but I know I won't go wrong with another.
They both look so cuddly.
We through that we had a DSH brown tabby kitten. Several years later, the coat grew out and we think that we ended up with a Siberian Forest Cat. Charlie, loved being brushed more than anything. He was a bag cat, and when we drive someplace, he liked to be on the drivers shoulders, looking out the drivers side door. What a way to keep your neck warm in the winter....
Also in the summer charlie reflected the color of the tree and appears green. In the winter, the coat appears to look like part of a tree. He was a great cat.... Very bright. He lived a little over 19 years,
My Wegie Nigel was a rescue and one of the most loving kitties I ever had❤️
Love this information. Thanks
I had a Maine Coon mix that I adopted from a shelter; Riley was such a huge and very gentle baby. He was 18# without a bit of fat. Sadly, he developed Hypercardiomegaly (? enlarged heart) and passed away at about 13 yrs old. My Shadow appears to be a Norwegian Forest Cat mix, brought in from the street. She's sweet but definitely her own cat; she very affectionate with me, but not others.
Thank You, Facts About Cats, for creating & sharing this video!
My two all time favorite types of kitties! Great video, watched it just to see the cuteness and was pleased with the accuracy! ✌🏻💚
Norwegian I have 4 of them they are so beautiful
We have 2 Maine Coons:
BABY Boii, a 15 y/o male who is about 14 lbs, orange stripe with white and Bella, a 2 y/o who's about 9 lbs with calico markings.
Boii can make himself very heavy if he wants to, or incredibly light.
Both are very sweet and get picked on by our littlest kitty due to that trait.
We have 5 and all are rescues.
These are stunning looking animals_really beautiful.
My beloved lil'Warrior named Kisse ( _Kitty, a Warrior's name!_ ) lived for about 21-24 years. I miss him lots but he is better off now ^^
Even on his final days, he just went about as always. A stroll to show whose the protector around here, try to eat some food, sleep in lap.
But he was so frail that it was just time to have him go for the sleep he deserved, so the vet came home and he could be in the couch with family.
When I'll have the opportunity to get a cat, it'll surely be a Forest Cat again.
Also had one as a child that I wasn't allowed to keep because allergies. Much sad over that.
My sister has a real big chonky, candy loving Maine Coon with the most wimpy of meows. He's adorable ^^
And he's not grown to his full size I believe! Hah!
I took in an apparent Wegie (or Siberian Forest Cat?) a few years ago who showed up on my deck homeless and pregnant. She is as sweet a companion as she is beautiful. One thing I learned they need an extra large cat tree to support their size. Most are made for the tinier breeds.
A very good educational vid of the two breeds! Thanks! 🤗
Glad you enjoyed it
I have two Maine Coon rescues, they are harder to find, but you can with patience and they are sooooo worth it
I had no patience , so I paid 3k each for two .
The average price of a pet quality Norwegian Forest Cat is $1200. That is what I paid for mine. I find that most Maine Coon breeders charge $1400.
Edit: It seems you are right, my mistake
I got my Norwegian Forest cat from the local shelter for $100
It depends on where you live. Western Canada Maine Coon breeders charge $2000 CAD or more for their kittens.
we live in st. louis, mo and have been shopping for a purebred male MC for a couple years now, here and in surrounding states. there's no chance of getting one of these babies for anything less than $2000-$2500, and that's with signing away all future breeding rights! i'm saving up!!!!
@@jpgrace4394 There is no such thing as a "pure bred" Maine Coon Cat.
The breed is by definition Norwegian Forest Cats bred with domestic tabbys.
They really aren't very uncommon. At our local shelter in Colorado about 25% of the cats that come in are some degree of Maine Coon cat. I guess if you have to have the breeders fancy papers and supposed "pedigree" go ahead and spend the crazy money.
We got what appears to be. in looks and behavior, a pretty pure Norwegian Forest Cat at the local shelter for about $140. that included first shots and neutering. He looks exactly like this;
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My norwegian is the sweetest cat on earth. He loves to head bump and cuddle. He was a rescue as an abandoned 5 week old kitten from under my ex's trailer... who subsequently stole him last year. But i just got him back this week after he got out and was picked up by a local pet hospital. I now have him back, and he's as sweet as ever. Never giving him up again 🥺😭❤️
Our cat really has us puzzled. He adopted us after coming into town under a car from the country as a tiny kitten. He's beautiful, has the fur between his toes and "feathers" behind his ears in large tufts. He's definitely independent and refuses to come out from under the bed when the doorbell rings. He's a man's cat and has decided my husband is his. We've had to learn his body language very well, because he bites or scratches! He loves to play with our other cats, but only on his terms. We thought he was a Maine Coon, but now I see his characteristics are more like the Norwegian Forest Cat. He's a BIG guy and only 3 now.
That's so sweet
Until you get a gentle giant you'll never understand. I always adopt never buy, we had a pixie-bob (1/2 bobcat 1/2 domestic short hair) for 15 years. We now have both a 10 year old Maine coon and a jet black forest cat that wandered into our lives 6 months ago. The only fighting they do is over position on someones lap
My kitty must be a mutt, she's got the square mouth and jaw look, but the very straight nose profile angle. plus she's tiny but still only 1 year old, so hoping she keeps growing over the next few years!