Other Names
Skogkatt or Skaukatt, Wegie

Origin
Norway, 1930s
It is possible that the wegie traces its orgins back to longhair Turkish cats. The cats arrived in the U.S in 1979 and in Britain in the 1980s

Weight
7 to 20 pounds

Temperment
Intelligent, friendly and playful. These cats love humans and can be demanding of attention.

Living Conditions
These cats do prefer to have access to the outdoors, however it is not always possible to allow this with all the dangers of the outdoors.

Grooming
Brush Regularly

Exercise
These are active cats

Coat Colors
Variety of coat colors and patterns

Kittens
Kittens grow adult coats at 3 to 5 months of age

Recognition
Cat Fanciers Association, The International Cat Association, Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, Fédération Internationale Féline