Browse ›
A brown tabby Norwegian Forest Cat sits in the foreground while a woman and a boy open gifts by a decorated tree. 5 / 21

The Fluffiest Member of the Family Supervised Every Present

AI imagenorwegian forest catchristmas morningfamily

Behind the big fluffy tabby, a woman and a young boy sit cross-legged on the rug, deep in the business of unwrapping. Paper and boxes are scattered around them, the tree glows in the corner, and a mug rests on the table. In front of it all, a long-haired brown tabby with a full ruff and a thick plume of a tail sits facing sideways, amber eyes fixed on the action. He is not joining in, only supervising.

The Norwegian Forest Cat is a sturdy, long-haired breed with a water-resistant double coat that grew up for cold northern winters. They are known for being strong climbers and calm, friendly companions that do well in busy households. That thick coat does shed and can tangle, so regular brushing, especially behind the ears and along the belly, keeps it comfortable. On a loud, exciting morning, it also helps to give a cat a quiet room to retreat to, with water, a bed and a favorite toy, so the excitement never turns to stress.

This cat has chosen the best seat in the house, close enough to feel included and far enough to avoid flying paper. Kids opening presents is the kind of show that cats seem to find endlessly interesting. He may be waiting for the empty boxes to appear, because every cat knows the best part of any present is whatever it came in.

More from this collection

All 21 →
A white cat with only its head showing, snug inside a big red knit stocking with a fluffy white cuff.Santa Checked the Stocking and Found a Cat Already InsideA fluffy orange cat sits on porch steps dusted with snow and lined with pine garland.Snow Covered the Porch Steps and the Ginger Cat Took the Middle One
A gray long-haired Persian cat sits inside an open cardboard box with red tissue paper and a red bow on top.The Gift Was Opened, but the Box Wasn't Empty for LongA cream and gray Ragdoll cat sleeps curled on a thick red knit blanket near a glowing Christmas tree.A Ragdoll Found the Cozy Spot Everyone Else WantedA black cat with yellow eyes sits among brown-paper wrapped gifts tied with twine beside a decorated Christmas tree.The Black Cat Took Over the Spot Under the TreeA curly black cat sits upright on a wooden sled on a patch of snow with a house in the background.Nobody Told the Devon Rex the Sled Needed a Driver