NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS

The Cats

Freyja (Norse goddess)

Born 8/29/15 in Siberia, Russia
Champion at 7 months old
European Champion and Grand International Champion parents
WORLD Grand Champion lines
Classic cream tabby
See 5-generation PEDIGREE
Plays fetch -- thinks she's a dog
Knows she's a Queen

Vet cardiologist has diagnosed Freyja with a serious heart condition (not HCM) which may keep her from bearing more litters. The condition is not inherited. Further testing will determine how to best care for her.

Fyrste ("Prince")

Born 2/21/18 in USA
World Grand Championship lines from Germany and The Netherlands
Brown mackerel tabby with white
See 5-generation PEDIGREE
When challenged, does not fight, does not back away -- a true peacemaker!
A tender friend and daddy

Forestdolls Fonn ("Snowdrift")

Born to Forestdolls Cattery, WI, on 2/4/19
Came to Vikingtails May 2019
Championships in both parents' lines -- Norway, The Netherlands, England.
Brown/black classic tortoiseshell (torbie) with white
See 5-generation PEDIGREE
Moving in on established cats wasn't easy, but she refused to take "Scram" for an answer, and her winsome ways won!

Three sweet little girls with glowing pedigrees have been purchased from Canada and Russia in order to keep our commitments. They arrived before the end of April. Breeding will start at the turn of 2022. Here are the new family members:

Felina (faleena), Fe (fay), Foebe (phoebe)

Kittens are always:

house pets, litter box trained
immunized on schedule
registered with TICA*
available at 12+ weeks to those who agree with Purchase Agreement and Philosophy

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Pets, $1250 plus transport
Breeders, $2500 plus transport
Former price schedule will be honored for those with deposits paid before March 1, 2021, because of the long wait they have endured.

*The International Cat Association

Please read Philosophy and Purchase Agreement pages BEFORE inquiring about kittens.

Photo Gallery of Our Cats

**From ForestDolls to VikingTails, lead soprano soloist of the Kitty Choir**

**"Litter A" of Vikingtails' Freyja and Fyrste**

fingers, toes, tummy, nose -- Yup! all here!

Blonde, bodacious Bjorn -- how Norwegian can he get?!

Sometimes I need to remind them that I'm royalty.

The Four Norwegian Tenors: Erling, Espen, Einar, Emil (Litter E)

THE BREED

NATURE: intelligent, friendly, brave, playful, territorial
LANDRACE: definition: a domesticated breed which developed over centuries and adapted to its natural environment while isolated from other breeds
HEAD: equilateral triangle; straight line forehead to tip of long nose
EARS: large, wide, hairy, sometimes tufted
EYES: almond shaped, slanted, any color
COAT: almost any color, medium long hair, water repellent winter top coat over fluffy undercoat, full ruff
BODY: large, muscular, athletic, long bushy tail, fully mature in five years
LEGS: muscular; long, strong claws; hind leg "britches", tufted paws (toe feathers!); hind legs longer than front, aiding in jumping and climbing down trees head-first

THE HISTORY

Might have come from Egypt, through Africa, Asia, and Near East on trade caravans

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Were carried north from Byzantium, Russia, Turkey, and Britain by Norwegian soldiers and Vikings

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Were carried north from Byzantium, Russia, Turkey, and Britain by Norwegian soldiers and Vikings

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

and GUARDS!

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

Were protected by dedicated breeders

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

1979 - First pair arrived in USA

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

The Legends

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

Goddess of love Freyja used two giant cats to pull her chariot.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

"Troll cats," later translated as "forest cats," roamed the woods.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

"Troll cats," later translated as "forest cats," roamed the woods.

About Us

Household cattery in SW Minnesota

After an unlikely internet contact, the first Norwegian Forest Cats we'd ever seen arrived at our door in June and July of 2018 from the Seven Streams Cymbrogi Cattery in Redding, CA (now in Medford, OR)! We brought home a lovely female kitten in spring 2019 from Forestdolls Cattery in WI. Foebe of Prairie Skies Norwegians, Manitoba, and Fe and Felina of Norwood, Siberia, joined us in spring 2021. VikingTails breeding adults have tested negative for feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and heartworm. None have tested positive for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and we continue to test. We are a member of The International Cat Association (TICA).

Be sure to check out our PHILOSOPHY, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, and NEWS pages.

NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS

WELCOME!

Learn about and consider owning the majestic, intelligent, and loyal Norwegian Forest Cat.

Popular in Europe, NFCs are relatively new to the USA, arriving only in the 1970s.

The survival and purity of this unique breed are due to the commitment of breeders worldwide.

VikingTails cattery is pleased to be among them.

The Cats

Freyja (Norse goddess)

Fyrste ("Prince")

Forestdolls Fonn ("Snowdrift")

How do I get on the list for a kitten?

A. Read complete Philosophy and Purchase Agreement pages. IF you can agree,

B. Contact bjkauffman@vikingtails.com with questions, concerns, hopes, intentions, ...

C. When we agree together, a $100 refundable deposit will hold your place in line.

D. Breeding catteries might be given first choice.

E. Make out CASHIER'S CHECK or MONEY ORDER to BJ Kauffman, 415 10th ST N, Mountain Lake, MN 56159.

Photo Gallery of Our Cats

THE BREED

THE HISTORY

Might have come from Egypt, through Africa, Asia, and Near East on trade caravans

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Were carried north from Byzantium, Russia, Turkey, and Britain by Norwegian soldiers and Vikings

Were carried north from Byzantium, Russia, Turkey, and Britain by Norwegian soldiers and Vikings

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Were carried north from Byzantium, Russia, Turkey, and Britain by Norwegian soldiers and Vikings

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Rode to Iceland and North America as mousers on Viking ships in 900s -- gravesites, carvings, and Maine Coon DNA show their presence

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

and GUARDS!

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

Survived and adapted for centuries in Scandinavian forests, gradually domesticating themselves to farms as mousers, companions, bride gifts,

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

Were protected by dedicated breeders

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

1979 - First pair arrived in USA

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

1957 - Named Norway's National Cat by King Olaf V

The Legends

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

Goddess of love Freyja used two giant cats to pull her chariot.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

"Troll cats," later translated as "forest cats," roamed the woods.

In a contest of strength with Utgarda-Loki, Norse god Thor could not lift the giant cat.

"Troll cats," later translated as "forest cats," roamed the woods.

Photos of Our Cats in Forever Homes

About Us

Household cattery in SW Minnesota

Contact: bjkauffman@vikingtails.com