Domestic Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Cat
The check that settles it
A straight profile from brow to nose and a triangular head. Domestic longhairs have a rounder face.
Confirming a domestic longhair
- Long coat without the specific build of any longhaired breed.
- Moderate head and body — not the rectangular frame of a Maine Coon or the flat face of a Persian.
- Coat often seasonal, with a heavy winter ruff that thins in summer.
Confirming a norwegian forest cat
- A straight profile — no dip or curve between the brow and the nose tip.
- A triangular head with a straight nose and a strong chin.
- A dense double coat, glossy and water-shedding on top, woolly beneath.
- Heavy tufting between the toes and a full neck ruff.