Weight

Norwegian Forest weight chart

A water-resistant, tufted-ear giant from Viking lore, built for cold with a semi-long coat.

Independent, friendly, climber.

Adult reference weight is 10 to 20 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 16 years.

Breed record origin is Norway.

The breed record marks Norwegian Forest as a fit for a first-time owner.

Norwegian Forest

How much does a Norwegian Forest weigh?

Typical weight, then the reference range under it.
AgeFemaleMale
8 weeks2.2 lb1.7 to 2.82.4 lb1.9 to 3
12 weeks3.1 lb2.5 to 3.83.5 lb2.9 to 4.2
24 weeks6.4 lb5.1 to 7.97.5 lb6 to 9.3
1 year8.8 lb7.1 to 1111.5 lb8.8 to 14.3
18 months9.9 lb7.9 to 12.113.2 lb10.6 to 16.5
3 years11 lb8.8 to 13.215 lb11.9 to 18.1
4 years11.9 lb9.5 to 14.316.1 lb13 to 19.8

Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.

Slow-maturing large breed. WALTHAM curve is reference only for kittens under 6 months.

The curve comes from CFA Norwegian Forest Cat breed standard + APOP ideal weight ranges.

Food

High protein for a large, active cat.

Home

Tall trees and shelves. They climb. Indoor with safe outdoor time if you can offer it.

Company

Dog-like with family. Not a silent ornament.

Coat

Daily brush in shed season. Water-resistant coat still mats if ignored.

What tends to stress them

  • Heat
  • Skipped grooming
  • No climbing space

Breed risks to mention to a vet

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Glycogen storage disease

A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.

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