tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post7884912477365548390..comments2021-07-28T06:13:11.812+01:00Comments on extraloudpurrs: Norwegian Forest Cats vs Maine CoonsMary-Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18062162587205992456noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-79166705519358319892017-02-11T20:25:10.405+00:002017-02-11T20:25:10.405+00:00I am totally delighted when you brought Gandalf to...I am totally delighted when you brought Gandalf to the station in Carlisle. He is and has been a wonderful companion who loves nothing more than being curled up right next to me.zx81user54https://www.blogger.com/profile/09649251557236165328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-90955598444921816712016-09-05T13:03:01.229+01:002016-09-05T13:03:01.229+01:00I have an NFC, "Ozzy" and he is very &qu...I have an NFC, "Ozzy" and he is very "laid back" as in just lying around relaxing or observing most of the time. He's very chill but it's natural for cats to have with short bursts of energy especially younger cats and NFCs grow up slower.<br /><br /> Cats need some play time now and then but much, much less than the average dog does. Night time racing is normal for a cats but doesn't last long. Playing with a cat before bed helps get that energy out too. <br /><br /> To keep them from ruining your furniture get them cat furniture like scratching posts and mats and put them near what they are clawing.<br /><br />If my cat clawed the hamper he got a firm "No!" but he used the scratch mat he got a lots of vocal of praise and recognition. Now it's only his stuff he claws. He understands.<br /><br /> NFCs are smart and surprisingly trainable they often really are listening to you and want to understand (I suggest reading up on how to communicate with cats too). They have a sense of independence but it's paired with great love of approval and affection too. NFCs can be friendly with complete strangers, happy to meet them but the REAL treat with this breed is that if you respect their moods (cuddles when they ask for attention, leave them be when they just want to chill) they will love, love, LOVE you with a devotion not normally observed in cats.<br /><br /> Ozzy greets me like dog when I come home, he comes when I call him, he follows me from room to room half the time. He's neither clingy nor aloof. If he meows it's because he's actually trying to communicate something. If something scares him he doesn't hide under things like other cats, he runs to me for safety instead. My roomies joke that he's my "familiar".<br /><br />With NFCs "The love you get is the love you give". Build a relationship on respect, affection and understanding and you will get a very chill best friend.<br /><br />...and they purr very loudly, it's very comforting.<br />ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790186255673934950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-12335169602751416232015-11-15T13:27:46.689+00:002015-11-15T13:27:46.689+00:00Katie, my first thought is that your cat may look ...Katie, my first thought is that your cat may look a bit like a Forest Cat but unless you know his parentage it's unlikely he is one. It could be he is a mix of other long or semi long hair breeds. In any case, in answer to your question, I have found that my cats as they get very old (ie mid to late teens) frequently lose coat 'quality' though not necessarily 'quantity'. So a cat whose coat has been self-maintaining all his or her life might become more prone to knots, for example. This can be a sign of weakening kidney function I believe. However in a warm climate I wouldn't expect a Forest Cat to have a very thick or long coat as they do respond to the climate in order to stay comfortable.Mary-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062162587205992456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-47583582080593467352015-11-13T08:18:27.211+00:002015-11-13T08:18:27.211+00:00Hello Mary! I have a question that I hope you will...Hello Mary! I have a question that I hope you will have an answer to. I have a Wegie and I'm guessing he is around 13-15 yrs old could be slightly youger or older). I got him very late in life unfortunately. I was his 7th or 8th home due to his untrusting and somewhat aggressive nature...which he no longer has YAY!) and he originally grew up feral. When I first got him his coat was thicker than it is now even during the winter months. I do live in Southern California where the weather tends to be hotter almost year round so I initially chalked it up to that but now I'm wondering if it's a sign of him getting closer to...well...you know. He is still extremely active with no health problems (astonishingly). He is not losing fur abnormally. I know that it is possible and most likely that he is not a purebred but the Wegie is definitely dominant. Any thoughts?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853008332626728723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-3413445690921324622014-01-03T16:44:16.634+00:002014-01-03T16:44:16.634+00:00at first I thought I had a maine coon but now afte...at first I thought I had a maine coon but now after reading this I am convienced my cat is NFC. they are both wonderful cats. I had a maine coone before so I speak from experience. They are both a joy. Zen they are both laid back cats. once they are past that kitten hood craziness.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896786221300512509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-83486652514376124922013-12-21T19:52:21.562+00:002013-12-21T19:52:21.562+00:00Zen, both NFOs and Maine Coons are generally relax...Zen, both NFOs and Maine Coons are generally relaxed and good-natured, although as with all breeds, individuals vary of course, depending on their genetic make-up and their upbringing. They aren't particularly destructive although they do need a bit of space to run around and climb. They are both quite lively - NFOs more so in my experience - but in a good way. They are interested in what you are doing, intelligent and fairly easy to train. Mary-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062162587205992456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-30232473571485472502013-12-19T11:47:29.710+00:002013-12-19T11:47:29.710+00:00Hey there, so... I'm new in this cat- loving t...Hey there, so... I'm new in this cat- loving thing, and I want to know if these cats are laid- back as in, "Laid- back to ruin your home" thing, or laid- back as in, "I'm Laid- back. Race you to sleeping" thing. Which one are they?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730775887433820267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-66737341590301551972013-11-02T12:43:43.647+00:002013-11-02T12:43:43.647+00:00Hallo Adam and thanks for your kind comment. I wo...Hallo Adam and thanks for your kind comment. I would say that although there are noticeable differences between the two breeds, the most important factor is what your chosen cat or kitten's individual personality is like. As with humans, there are big differences between one cat and another. A good way to estimate how they will turn out is to look at the parents' characters if you get the chance. Or obtain your MC/NFC from someone who has children themselves, and then they will be used to that kind of environment.<br />Generally speaking both MCs and NFCs make excellent family pets. In my experience, NFCs tend to be more 'in your face' wanting to join in with whatever activity is going on. <br />I am sure you are aware that it is important for you to ensure your children treat all animals with respect!Mary-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062162587205992456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531054941337532961.post-39981959631026717392013-11-02T03:08:47.230+00:002013-11-02T03:08:47.230+00:00Excellent article. I'm leaning toward a NFC.....Excellent article. I'm leaning toward a NFC.... but are both equally good with small children? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325013974781757392noreply@blogger.com