Question
I'd like to have a skogkatt but am concerned that it would feel uncomfortably hot in Australia, with all of its thick fur.
So the question is: will a weggie be able to adapt to hot and humid climate?
Answer
If the cat is an indoor cat and having air conditioning it will be ok, but if the cat is outdoors it will be too hot even in the shade; even here in Norway the summer heat is at the limit for the forest cat.
Hiking and camping will often be problematic for any cat, I have often taken walks in the forest with my cats and they do overheat quite fast even if the temperature is comfortable for us; after what is a short walk for us, like a kilometer or two, the cats are totally exhausted.
And remember: no two cats are alike, so the cat might really hate going for hikes in unknown areas, and as you probably know cats can be really really stubborn if they refuse to do something.
There are breeds of cats that are more active than others, so it might be better to look into them to find a hiking friend for you.
And remember: any cat will eventually get exhausted and need you to carry it and the Norwegian forest cat is large, so it might be problematic for you to carry it for a long distance.
More information about Norwegian forest cat could be found in this article on Wikipedia.
My adopted feral cat he is probably a forest cat mix.
Answered By - trond hansen