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The Cats

Freyja (Goddess)

Born 8/29/15 in Siberia, Russia, and European Champion at 7 months old, "Ingrid NorWood"

was our first NFC. Since then she has given us 21 beautiful kittens and learned to be a loving lap cat. Freyja is now retired from motherhood and will continue to reign as QUEEN with lovely people in Minneapolis where her royalty is unquestioned.

Fyrste ("Prince")

Born 2/21/18 in USA
World Grand Championship lines from Germany and The Netherlands
Descended from the first NFC pair brought from Norway to the USA in 1979.
Brown mackerel tabby with white
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) w/ white
Moving in on established cats wasn't easy, but she refused to take "Scram" for an answer, and her winsome ways won!

Foebe

In spring 2021, "Colette" came to us with a glowing pedigree from Prairie Sky Norwegians in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, riding in an 18 wheeler to cross the border. Foebe is descended from the first NFC pair brought from Norway to the USA in 1979.

Felina

"Bastet" came by air from NorWood in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia, from the same cattery as Freyja. Felina instantly made herself at home, extending friendship to all.

Kittens

Kittens are always:

handled as house pets
litter box trained
vet health-checked twice
immunized on schedule
TICA* registered with litter
available at 14+ weeks to those who agree with Purchase Agreement and Philosophy

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Pets, $1300 plus transport
Breeders, $2600 plus transport

*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)

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

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 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, the first couple arriving only in 1979.

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

VikingTails is pleased to be among them, with cats directly descended from the first USA pair.

The Cats

Freyja (Goddess)

Fyrste ("Prince")

Forestdolls Fonn ("Snowdrift")

Foebe

Felina

Kittens

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,

and GUARDS!

Almost lost as pure breed during WWII

Were protected by dedicated breeders

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

1979 - First pair arrived in USA

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