The history of the Norwegian, or "wegie" (wee gee) as it is affectionately called here in the States, is a rich one; there is mention of forest cats in Norse mythology. It has even been reported that the Vikings brought the cats as pets along on their voyages across the sea. As in nature, as the predecessor to the current “Norwegian Forest Cats” developed, only the strongest and the most capable survived the cold Norse winter. These developments have made the Norwegian Forest Cat or “NFC” what it is today.