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eva101, Flickr Name: Norwegian Forest Cat , aka Skogkatt, aka Wegie Appearance: According to Cats of Australia, Norwegian forest cats are some of the largest cats, taking four to five years to mature. They have long fur and a long undercoat, which they shed in the summer. Like Maine coons, they often develop a mane, and have a long nose. They feature large, almond-shaped, green eyes and very expressive faces. History: CFA Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Council notes that the Norwegian Forest Cat's history is mostly already told in its name. The cats were first seen around 4,000 years ago living in the forests of Norway. Like other feral cats at the time, they domesticated themselves. They ...

iratxo.foto, Flickr Name: Persian Appearance: According to Cat World, the Persian is large-boned and cobby, with stocky legs and big paws. They have short, muscular necks, and broad shoulders and chests. Of course, their two most famous features are their long flowing coats and wide, flat faces with very large eyes. History: Considering that Persians are one of the most popular breeds of cat on the planet, its history is uncharacteristically muddled. They were present at the first cat show in 1871, says Iams.com, but they have existed for much longer. An Italian named Pietro della Valle brought some Persians to Europe in the early 1600s and said that he had found them in what was then ...