"A norwegian forest cat is not just a cat it's a norwegian forest cat!" The Norwegian Forest cat is strongly built and larger than an average cat. The breed has a long, sturdy body, long legs and a bushy tail. The coat consists of a long, glossy, thick and water-repellent top layer and a woolly undercoat and is thickest at the legs, chest and head.[6] The profile of the breed is generally straight.[8] Hue distribution in bi-colored Norwegian Forest cats varies widely. The head is long, with an over-all shape similar to an equilateral triangle, a strong chin, and a muzzle of medium length; a square or round-shaped head is considered to be a defect.[20] The eyes are almond shaped and oblique, and may be of any colour.[6][21] The ears are large, wide at the base, high set, have a tufted top, are placed in the extension of the triangle formed by the head, and end with a tuft of hair like the ears of the lynx.[20] All coat colors are accepted except chocolate and lilac and the dilutions fawn and cinnamon.[20] Since the cats have very strong claws, they are very good climbers, and can even climb rocks.[14] NFC have a quiet voice but can develop a loud voice if kept in a house with a dog. They are friendly, intelligent, and are generally good with people.The NFC has a lot of energy and can be very demanding of attention. Those cats that live primarily outdoors become swift and effective hunters, but the breed can also adapt to indoor life. The cats usually live to be 14 to 16 years old. As they are heavy-boned and tall they require more food than most other domestic breeds. Males are considerably heavier and larger-boned than females.