Beautiful bandit! Reminds me of my Norwegian forest cat Billy whom I adopted when he was 14. Billy was a warrior cat and he lived happily with me until 24.5!
Wow! Is it possible to have a miniature 6lb. NFC? They are the only breed of cat I’ve been able to find online that looks even remotely like mine !?even this guy bandit has the same texture to his fur, ear, tufts long fur between the toes….as my rescue girl. And she has all the personality traits as well. Never met another feline like her, and I’ve had several.
@@hmh3808, I believe so! Our Lily was a rescue who never topped 10lbs, and our vet ID'd her as an NFC (she was a dead ringer for the photo demonstrating 'here's what an NFC looks like' in a book of his, and he was super-excited, since he'd never had one in his practice in over 30 years as a vet.) We never did any breed DNA testing or anything, though. It took her a *long* while to get up to her top weight, and she never 'grew into' her feet - she was our smallest cat, but she had the largest paws, by far. We learned that she'd been adopted from a shelter in TN at around 5 months old, but something happened in the next 12 months, since that was when she wound up in our backyard in FL. (Her TN owner never responded to calls.) The periods of fending for herself likely meant that her growth was really hit and miss during some of those formative times. So we figure malnutrition was why she was so tiny under all of her adorable floof.
I adore when older Cats give off that elder vibe, looks like he'd be sitting in an arm chair in front of an open fire in a robe and fuzzy slippers or something :b
That was the most polite hiss I've ever seen. He started when you were pulling, stopped when you stopped, and made a Confirmation Hiss when you tentatively tried again. Message was received and you switching immediately to the buzzer and him being cool with it made me laugh. Kitty Conversationalist 100%
That's norwegians to you! Very polite. Mine too, instead of getting angry mostly avoids confrontation with humans/animals and tries to just sneak away. Cats though, he's pretty intimidating to them.
he was panting too, I'm suprised he put up with that much stress before he complained. Glad he finally did so she could switch over to something more comfortable
Just..I can't. First that eternally confused look during his bath, then the quiet conetemplation when in the hoodie, and then the dramatic escape attempt. Only to be followed by a very respectful, near silent, but resolute "No." when combing his matts. He's such a sweet, distinguished old gentleman, he is^^ @edit: oh my goodness, you folks, so many likes? You're almost as sweet as Bandit^^
“I can’t tell if Bandit is enjoying this or if he simply has no thoughts.” If there was ever a sentence to describe my brother’s cat, that would be it. 🤣
Wow what a good guy! Even after hissing at you he slow blinked to let you know he wasn't wanting to fight, that just felt bad/hurt. Blown away by what a well behaved customer he was.
I know! I was in shock! None of my 3 would ever have allowed any of that. It would have been WWF , and I would lose. Especially with my tiny little Korat princess.
@@StriKe_jk WWF also means World Wrestling Federation. 😆 You know, those American fake wrestlers like Hulk Hogan. Old "Orange Julius" is big with them...like his "Miss Universe" pageant. Of course, my kitties would be "genuinely wrestling" with me. 😆 And they have claws!
The interaction of him being like, “No!” and her quietly switching to the buzzer is actually insanely cute. It’s the mutual respect and good communication for me.
@@WhyAreWeAwake That says a lot about how attentive his owners are to him communicating with them. He's a very well behaved mister because he has no reason to act out!
I've never seen a cat so relax and nonchalant when it came to getting groomed (and I've had 8 cats of my own plus worked in a rescue). Way to go big fella.
Bandits Gramma here. Bandits daddy was 8 when I brought him home for the family. His daddy takes awesome care of him. Cured and manages his feline diabetes with diet alone now. He’d never drug Bandit, wouldn’t even switch insulin brands to save money. The pawing at the glass is bandits thing, he’s always at a patio door pawing away like that. He’s the best :) and so is his dad!
I love how he basically said “Lady, i’ve been a perfect gentleman this entire time, please take this hint” and you immediately caught it and switched to the buzzer
I just imagine him having the cat version of a Dumbledore or Gandalf voice. "Madam! Kindly cease this combing; I've a long fuse but a rather sensitive coat. Ah yes, the buzzing instrument, well chosen, please continue."
"this cat -breed- is between 2000-3000 years old!" Wow what a magestic creature, an ancient and wise guardian protecting the norweigen forest from the treachery of mice, birds and trolls no doubt!
I hate when trolls show up in my garden. A right nuisance they are. I usually get my wife to run out and beat a lid to get them away. Just be careful to get the kids in, trolls prey on kids and smaller animals.
He's so cute. Aw. 🥺 What a calm dude for getting a bath, dried and a trim. Those mats probably just hurt and that's why he got a little vocal. But he was still so kind about it.
I love how you talked about him being a viking warrior whist he was wearing his pink bonnet. :D What a sweet cat! I like how he was casually angry. "I will hiss, but politely, so that you know when to stop."
This cat when she was combing through his matting: “I say there young lady! Cease your painful ministrations, or I shall call the constable!” A sir through and through.
Our groomer eventually stopped seeing cats because she was tired of getting scratched and bitten. Our Norwegian Forest Cat, Furdinand, was the only feline client she kept. "If I didn't get to see Furdi my life would be a little emptier." That was a direct quote. My Furdinand is gone now, but, of all the pets I've had in 50 years, I have more stories about Furdi than any of them. He was a unique, hearty, special cat, and an apparently a great representative of the breed. Just get one already. You won't regret it. 🙂
If I get another cat I will name him Furnando it honor of the genius method you employed to name your own fur baby. You are indeed a gentleman and a scholar.
I have similar experience with a Chartreux… Byron … Massive cat (14kg) but sweet and peaceful. None in the family was ever scratched or bitten. He was so relaxed that I used to watch the tv with Him lying belly up on me for two hours straight. Used to spend hours sleeping between my pc monito le and keyboard while studying at Uni. I miss Him so much still.
He was quite polite all things considered. He gave you a warning of “hey no like brush” and was mellow while you shaved out the matted spots instead. Such a good man.
I love the way while he's getting his 'Brazilian' his tail just flicks up and down, but he has a look of resignation his face... sort of 'if it's got to be done, okay, but I don't like it... just be careful with the tackle, lady.'
My Maine Coon was never great about grooming herself, all that hair was more than she could handle and at about 12 years old wound up so matted I had to take her to a groomer. By the time they snipped off all the clumps she had so many bald spots they recommended just shaving her whole torso. She put up with it surprisingly well, and though she looked silly with just her head, legs and tail fluffy Summer was coming up and she LOVED her new buzz cut, and being petted like that seemed like a heightened sensory experience for my sweet old girl. And as her fur grew back I learned to brush her good every day BEFORE she got tangled and.... bitey.
I've got a giant floof, he looks like he probably has Maine Coon in him (foster fail, so no idea). He's only one and regularly gets mats, so I've bought clippers and a brush to try and keep on top of it. His fur is literally the length of my hand in places, so it's difficult for him to keep on top of. Though watching him try to bathe the really long spots is hilarious... *lick.. keep licking.. ahhh finally got to the end*
I've got a flame point Siamese mix of some sort (he was a stray baby with his two siblings and mama cat when my fiancèe found him) and he is FLUFFY. We have to brush him with a Furminator every few weeks and when we do we end up with enough hair to make another cat...
Have a 17 pound maine coon mix. Lol He tries, but can't keep groomed because his fur is longer than his neck. 😂 thankfully he enjoys being brushed. Our other long haired cat (all 8 pounds of her lol) won't let you near her with a brush.
my partner and i adopted a persian mex a year or so ago and we got her shaved down for the summer. if we had known how much she loves it we probably would have done it a few weeks sooner
They do feel disgust. I was sharing a place and got a cat. One day messing around in the bathtub,- the other cat walked by, and wrinkled his face, and bent back his ears at the new guy.
the matting reminded me of when I told my dad our cat had a mat at his bum, and he sat down, cat in his lap (his favorite human was my dad), and he tolerated my dad undoing the matting methodically for like an hour. Like, no freaking complaints. He looked at us from dad's lap with HUGE eyes, but nah. No claws, hissing, struggling, nothing. Important to note, he was our loudest cat XD
That's awesome. I have a guinea pig named Mae, she let's me touch all over her. She once had hay stuck in her eye and I was able to slowly take it out without holding her down or even holding her at all. It's real amazing to have an animals trust like that.
I can do that with most every of the cats I've encountered, except for the 18yo at my parents farm due to the severity of the matting - she's patient for about five minutes before getting enough. We just cut it out instead, and then I can weed out the smaller bits.
Mamma woke me up at 5am in the morning with our dear old Keekee. She had just taken her home and as I am best with the cats between us she needed me to help her out. Poor baby was dumped and had poop impacted on her tush because of her long fur. Nearly vomiting and a bathtub scrub later she was clean and in relief.
Wow, he took that Brazilian like it really was just another day at the spa! The razor sounded pretty loud and he didn't even seem to mind it at all. Impressive !
@@thenotsoamazinggracetnsag3463 I think they mean that larger cat breeds (as opposed to your typical DSH) tend to have shorter lives. It was explained to me when I worked in an animal hospital that big animals' organs have to work harder to maintain life, so they die younger. IDK if that's true, but that's what one of the doctors told me.
I cat not think of a cat pun with Valhalla. 😐 1:24 Glorious! ✊ 1:51 _YOU … SHALL … NOT … BRUSH!_ 2:39 Not Picard, huh? 🤔 ... Well, I know which one is the owner's number one. 😄
@@sallywhite7678 as they get older, sometimes it's hard for a cat to clean him or herself, and if they can't clean that area, it can get very bad, especially if they also have long hair.
Our younger norwegian forest cat behaves the same when we groom her, no biting or scratch, just meows of complaints to tell us when something hurts, they are a very tolerant and intelligent breed, a delight to have her in our life 🥰
Ohhh my god, I absolutely lost it when the cat got dried off!! The headpiece making it look like an old russian lady, the attitude of the cat, the body size compared to the head size, the epic music while it is calmly scratching the glass! It is perfect! My god, does anyone else find this at least a little bit funny?! xD
He looks so similar as our cat diva Ella...but she will never let me use shaving machine...she hate everything what is about care of her😅 but anyway after treatment she is more cuddling then before ❤ we have 2 NF cats and they have really strong personalities...we love them so much
'Typically quiet and rarely meow' My Norwegian Forest cat doesn't stop, he screams at everything. He'll do laps around the house and meow at everyone before he poops, just to let everyone know where to find him
You can know a lot about someone by their pet's name. I'm naming my future dog after the dog in my favourite show, and when I watch dog shows, there's always at least a couple of nerdy names. Heck, I used to know someone whose rats were named Buffy and Willow.
My sisters Norwegian cat is just like him. He's around 4-5 and never heard him say anything. He's so intelligent and has severe case of FOMO (fear of missing out)! 🤣 He doesn't like pets, but he is so curious of everything. His favorite activity is watching when you're making food and sniffing the ingredients. ❤
Some cats are deeply attached to their humans, they want to be arount them all the time. Also, some cats are very sociable. My 2 cats are always around when I have guests and are very happy to blend in the "group". Laying on the floor belly up or paying attention to what we say, trying to cuddle their favorite guest or inspect someone's bag, if open. Mine are former strays, but Norwegians are by nature sweet, sociable, loving kitties. So fear of missing out might happen to those adorable fluffy angels.
Seeing that title made me tear up, we had a Norwegian forest cat when I grew up and she was the sweetest thing, she had the same colouring as bandit. Though she would not have sat still while you put water on her. I miss her, she's been gone for years, but something in seeing Bandit brought it back. She turned 13 before she passed, and she was a proper old lady
Glad he doesn't hold a grudge, even if he's not a huge fan of some parts of the process. I probably wouldn't be either, if a strange alien decided to give me a makeover!
"...and then of course, i gave him a Brazilian." - we all found that hysterically funny & cracked up...i even shot ice coffee thru my nose somehow! so funny!! you have an A+ channel with the best content & the most dry, most clever & most wonderful sense of humor !!
Since he is a Norwegian, and what wasn't told in the video is, that Norwegians (and Maine Coons afaik as well) have a quite thick undercoat, so it is quite hard to get the skin wet and cold... Also their paws have more fur between the toe beans - snow shoes :). I know one Norwegian Forest Cat who goes into the shower with its owner by his own choice....
My Norweigan Forest Cat, Smitty comes to the kitchen and looks at the brush, demanding to be brushed, about twice a day. He really loves it, and sticks his back up in 'brush me" position. He purrs and sings while he is being brushed.
"They're also on the quieter side, rarely meowing" my NF cat must be a mix because he has the tell tale werewolf paw fur but he screams at us when he wants food. He'll also meow just to say hey 😂 Bandit also looks a lot like my Barnabas, except he has more white than mine. Norweigians are so gorgeous 💜
One of mine barely makes any noise, once every few days/weeks sometimes. Found him a few times pinned under the dogs getting a bath because he didn’t scream for help lol. The other doesn’t make much noise until there’s food involved but comparing him to my other cats especially my Siberian it’s still barely any noise!
My Norwegian says hello and please let me out and I'm hungry. But he does say hello a lot. And every morning when I walk into the room he's sleeping in, he'll say good morning. He's very talkative. But my main coon/Siberian mix gives presentations and reads essays aloud. She doesn't stop talking haha
The little snood was cracking me up! Never seen a cat allow a paw trim before. What a good boy he was. Also, the names of those poodles were perfect. 😂
I loved how he blinked at her after she realized combing the matting was too much for him. The communication between her and the animals never ceases to amaze! He gave her a slow blink 🥺👉👈
very quiet my cat: *screeches every time u pet her* *meows when hungry and can’t eat by herself unless someone is with her* *purrs out of nowhere loudly* she’s just loud and it’s adorable but sometimes in the middle of the night she will purposely wake u up so u follow her to get food xD
Bandits owner here! I’m glad you all enjoy my big big son! And he’s very talkative when it comes to dinner time!
He really is a beautiful and well-mannered boy. Please pass on some skritches for me. ❤️
He is an absolute sweetheart!!!
He's gorgeous and clearly a real sweetie!
Please get a bowtie,would look great with his tuxedo look.
I love this cat. That face looks just like the Pink Panther. And I love the Pink Panther.
I really appreciate a grooming service that not only bathes and grooms an animal, but tests their aerodynamic form in a wind tunnel.
Well we all need more Hover Cats (TM) ^^
Wtf
Wait, I thought every grooming service does this?
LMAO YES
They need to practice their landings
...a Cat III landing 😉
Even when he was irritated, he conveyed that rather politely. He’s a sweet handsome old man.
He was telling himself "This too shall pass."
@@madamemeng884 a gentleman perseveres for the humans enjoyment
Poor guy, the older/tighter mats can get quite sensitive.
He sure did! ❤
Mᴀɴ ʟɪᴛᴇʀᴀʟʟʏ ʜɪssᴇᴅ ɪɴ sᴍᴀʟʟ ᴄᴀᴘs
What a distinguished forest wizard
This cat definitely has a quest for you.
Your a Norwegian Forest Cat Harry
What a perfect title for Bandit! 🌲
LMFAO!!
The beard of merlin and the looks of bengal cat
Beautiful bandit! Reminds me of my Norwegian forest cat Billy whom I adopted when he was 14. Billy was a warrior cat and he lived happily with me until 24.5!
Wow! Is it possible to have a miniature 6lb. NFC? They are the only breed of cat I’ve been able to find online that looks even remotely like mine !?even this guy bandit has the same texture to his fur, ear, tufts long fur between the toes….as my rescue girl. And she has all the personality traits as well. Never met another feline like her, and I’ve had several.
@@hmh3808, I believe so! Our Lily was a rescue who never topped 10lbs, and our vet ID'd her as an NFC (she was a dead ringer for the photo demonstrating 'here's what an NFC looks like' in a book of his, and he was super-excited, since he'd never had one in his practice in over 30 years as a vet.) We never did any breed DNA testing or anything, though.
It took her a *long* while to get up to her top weight, and she never 'grew into' her feet - she was our smallest cat, but she had the largest paws, by far. We learned that she'd been adopted from a shelter in TN at around 5 months old, but something happened in the next 12 months, since that was when she wound up in our backyard in FL. (Her TN owner never responded to calls.)
The periods of fending for herself likely meant that her growth was really hit and miss during some of those formative times. So we figure malnutrition was why she was so tiny under all of her adorable floof.
@@hmh3808oh yeah definitely. Copper, who we rescued, is a NFC and has never been over 10lb! He’s currently 9 years old
Bandit looks like he's thinking about the meaning of life and just can't be bothered to be bothered about the grooming, lol
Cats use up all their f***s pretty early in life. By the time they're sixteen, they just don't have any more to give.
Lol 😆
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I thought he looked like he was contemplating revenge.😆 🤔
Can't believe how placid he was. My cat would've relieved me of my hands and face!
I adore when older Cats give off that elder vibe, looks like he'd be sitting in an arm chair in front of an open fire in a robe and fuzzy slippers or something :b
With a cup of tea with lemon
Old Deuteronomy ❤
I have a ragdoll cat who gives off similar vibes and just chills 24/7
Lol my 12 year old cat snores funnily and acts kind of old haha! (12 = 64 in cat yrs btw)
😂😂
Giving advice
Even at his most angry, he was very well behaved.
Indeed, sort of a casual head turn, "yo that's kind of uncomfortable." The slightest little hiss, "please stop." He's a good boy.
@@Concatenate more like "if i was a young cat i would send you to valhalla insolent human... but i'll let it slide for now"
@@jpteknoman cats are of Freya, so the Brilliant Bandit is more likely to send this warrior to Fólkvangr.
He’s just like me fr fr
Such a good 🐈⬛
The look on his face during "the Brazilian" is fabulous.
😅 I assumed you meant "blowout" not "wax"
!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
That was the most polite hiss I've ever seen. He started when you were pulling, stopped when you stopped, and made a Confirmation Hiss when you tentatively tried again.
Message was received and you switching immediately to the buzzer and him being cool with it made me laugh.
Kitty Conversationalist 100%
I've had both roommates and boyfriends who were worse at communicating than this cat
@@djcatilian3497 😂 For real. Bandit here has healthier communication skills than the average adult in the U.S.
@@djcatilian3497 I've also had ex girlfriends that were so horrible with communication they couldn't say anything other than Yass queen.
Bandit's face said, "Yes, plebe, shave my ass."
That's norwegians to you! Very polite. Mine too, instead of getting angry mostly avoids confrontation with humans/animals and tries to just sneak away. Cats though, he's pretty intimidating to them.
Ngl. That was a very polite hiss. He's VERY well behaved.
Absolutely! Such a nice little "hey, that hurt!". No biting or scratching. Very polite little guy 😊
It was like a stern "Excuse me lady, that hurts 😾"
he was panting too, I'm suprised he put up with that much stress before he complained. Glad he finally did so she could switch over to something more comfortable
Just..I can't. First that eternally confused look during his bath, then the quiet conetemplation when in the hoodie, and then the dramatic escape attempt. Only to be followed by a very respectful, near silent, but resolute "No." when combing his matts. He's such a sweet, distinguished old gentleman, he is^^
@edit: oh my goodness, you folks, so many likes? You're almost as sweet as Bandit^^
It almost looked like he was concenteateing very hard to make the hiss. Sweet old gentleman
His whole mood is: "The _AUDACITY!....._ "
@@lewis7515 but polite
I have a Norwegian Forest cat. Can confirm that they have a constant look of cluelessness on their faces.
“I can’t tell if Bandit is enjoying this or if he simply has no thoughts.”
If there was ever a sentence to describe my brother’s cat, that would be it. 🤣
He simple hates it.
No thoughts. Head empty.
Cats always have thoughts.
Lol 😆
I used to have a cat who not only was incredibly stupid, he was part-Siamese and his eyes crossed. He looked even dumber than he actually was.
How can a cat look like a distinguished fine gentleman? It's baffling. All he needs is a monocle and he's set.
Now that you mention it, yes! 🧐
And perhaps a top hat.
@@Alex_Mitchell exactly my thoughts also 👍 n maybe a pipe....?
And, a pocket watch. Bandit provides the pocket!
@@denicesanders4586 don’t forget about the sophisticated cane
I clicked for the cat, but when I heard the names of the poodles, Jean-Luc & Riker, I about melted. Too adorable.
Interestingly not "Picard". Makes you wonder which one is the owner's number one.
I love standard poodles and Star Trek. I just got the best of both worlds!
@@PeachWookiee Did you have to get the Borg involved in this?
@PeachWookiee I see what you did there. Well-played, sir! 🤣🖖
Wow what a good guy! Even after hissing at you he slow blinked to let you know he wasn't wanting to fight, that just felt bad/hurt. Blown away by what a well behaved customer he was.
Haha my thought exactly. He was really just saying "I don't like this, can you please stop."
No, my money is on him saying “Ah, that hurts! Please stop yanking at my mats!”
I know! I was in shock! None of my 3 would ever have allowed any of that. It would have been WWF , and I would lose. Especially with my tiny little Korat princess.
@@nodanceswithwolves8425 are you fighting pandas?
@@StriKe_jk WWF also means World Wrestling Federation. 😆
You know, those American fake wrestlers like Hulk Hogan. Old "Orange Julius" is big with them...like his "Miss Universe" pageant. Of course, my kitties would be "genuinely wrestling" with me. 😆 And they have claws!
The interaction of him being like, “No!” and her quietly switching to the buzzer is actually insanely cute. It’s the mutual respect and good communication for me.
She doesn't need telling twice! Haha
@@averyh5303 He was so clear without overreacting. Like he fully expects people to listen. And I just love that.
That was hilarious
@@WhyAreWeAwake That says a lot about how attentive his owners are to him communicating with them. He's a very well behaved mister because he has no reason to act out!
@@ShintarufromdA I thought so, too!
I love how "tells off his groomer" was literally ONE meow and an incredibly adorable hiss.
Don't forget the jazz paws! XD
Most polite telling off I've heard in a while
Just a "Hey, none of that"
😽 “Excuse me servant, but we talked about this, did we not?” His Majesty is so beautiful and dignified
He's a sweet boy.
I've never seen a cat so relax and nonchalant when it came to getting groomed (and I've had 8 cats of my own plus worked in a rescue). Way to go big fella.
Oh he’s adorable. What a face.
His little snaggle tooth is so cute! 😍
Beautiful eyes!!!
Bandits Gramma here. Bandits daddy was 8 when I brought him home for the family. His daddy takes awesome care of him. Cured and manages his feline diabetes with diet alone now. He’d never drug Bandit, wouldn’t even switch insulin brands to save money. The pawing at the glass is bandits thing, he’s always at a patio door pawing away like that. He’s the best :) and so is his dad!
what an awesome little guy you have :)c
He’s taken very good care of him. NFC are insanely adorable and absolute chunks.
He is beautiful 🐾🐾
What a good cat 🐈
Very cool kitty. So pretty and well behaved. What a gem.
That’s a good kitty. Thank you guys for giving him the royal treatment…like he deserves!
I love how he basically said “Lady, i’ve been a perfect gentleman this entire time, please take this hint” and you immediately caught it and switched to the buzzer
He said what he wanted her to do and she listened. That's a good groomer.
His face! During the bath! "What is happening? Is this normal? Am I in space?" 🤣
“… Good with people, on the quieter side and rarely meow.”
That applies to norwegian people as well.
I wonder which nationality meows the most...
@@remliqa hungry
@@remliqa as an american, meow.
😅
Lol, but the breed is known to "chirp"!
He set a very clear boundary when you combed him, and seemed fine once you switched your approach. Now that's how you make a cat feel comfortable
I just imagine him having the cat version of a Dumbledore or Gandalf voice. "Madam! Kindly cease this combing; I've a long fuse but a rather sensitive coat. Ah yes, the buzzing instrument, well chosen, please continue."
I love how chill he was with the shaving, just chilling during the Brazilian haha
@@katrinahockman5561 I love this description 🤣👏 Made my day tbh! Thank you 💙
@@katrinahockman5561 💯
"this cat -breed- is between 2000-3000 years old!" Wow what a magestic creature, an ancient and wise guardian protecting the norweigen forest from the treachery of mice, birds and trolls no doubt!
I hate when trolls show up in my garden. A right nuisance they are. I usually get my wife to run out and beat a lid to get them away. Just be careful to get the kids in, trolls prey on kids and smaller animals.
@@erich9177 Trolls are easily tamed by feeding them cookies
If a cat grows old enough, it will become a dragon.
Then the owner will have to start going to a blacksmith to have their pet dragon groomed.
@@Whienzarth And sometimes old dragons become pussycats.
He's so cute. Aw. 🥺 What a calm dude for getting a bath, dried and a trim. Those mats probably just hurt and that's why he got a little vocal. But he was still so kind about it.
It was a very distinct "dude, naw". But in cat.
He has the pinkest toe beans I've ever seen!! Really contrasts his gritty appearance
I don’t think he looks gritty at all
"You have the pinkest toe beans I've ever seen!"
Bandit: "Uh, thank you?"
I'm surprised he didn't mind the sound when you shaved him. Really was a well behaved cat!
Considering his age, it made me wonder if he's gone somewhat deaf and no one noticed because cats just ignore people sometimes.
@@dahken417 bandits owner here! He can hear just fine, comes running the second he hears the treat (or shredded cheese) bag crinkling
He’s Georgeous, I wish you many more wonderful years with him 🥰❤️
@@ThatCableMan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Some dont mind. My cat has 13 and she dosnt mind the sound of the shaving machine, but she hates the driyer.
I love how you talked about him being a viking warrior whist he was wearing his pink bonnet. :D What a sweet cat! I like how he was casually angry. "I will hiss, but politely, so that you know when to stop."
"You may taken my dignity this day, Human. I shall mew in the walls of Valhalla for eternity!!"
"I will put my paw down firmly, but not too firmly."
Poor thing has lost his viking attitude like most Scandinavians. I suspect he drives a volvo and goes shopping at IKEA.
@@simongross3122 scandinavia≠just sweden
They do that. They say what they think when they think it. I love this breed.
The thought of a cat meowing with a Norwegian accent is hilarious to me.
LMAOOOOOOOO 😂🤣😂🤣
He was being so good even when he told you he didn't like something, he never tried to bite or scratch you. A very well behaved boy
So well behaved!
His look tells: water...you serious? well, whatever. make it quick.
Such a good and friendly kitty! ♥️
That's why we love Wegies!!!
“I gave him a Brazilian-then shaved out his paw pads.” That’s hilarious! Carry on.
@Just Another Day - great minds think alike !!
This cat when she was combing through his matting: “I say there young lady! Cease your painful ministrations, or I shall call the constable!” A sir through and through.
That's the Picard way of saying it, yes....
He's not calling the constable, he's calling the Nordic Goddess of Battle and Death.
Exactly. More Rex Harrison, or Ray Milland?
What a beautiful, majestic, loveable boy!!! 🤩
Our groomer eventually stopped seeing cats because she was tired of getting scratched and bitten. Our Norwegian Forest Cat, Furdinand, was the only feline client she kept. "If I didn't get to see Furdi my life would be a little emptier." That was a direct quote.
My Furdinand is gone now, but, of all the pets I've had in 50 years, I have more stories about Furdi than any of them. He was a unique, hearty, special cat, and an apparently a great representative of the breed. Just get one already. You won't regret it. 🙂
FURdinand 😂 excellent choice 👍
If I get another cat I will name him Furnando it honor of the genius method you employed to name your own fur baby. You are indeed a gentleman and a scholar.
I have similar experience with a Chartreux… Byron …
Massive cat (14kg) but sweet and peaceful. None in the family was ever scratched or bitten. He was so relaxed that I used to watch the tv with Him lying belly up on me for two hours straight. Used to spend hours sleeping between my pc monito le and keyboard while studying at Uni. I miss Him so much still.
@@sandracopenhaver3230 can you smell the bins Furnando....😆
@@sandracopenhaver3230 LOL. Why thank you. 😀
He was quite polite all things considered. He gave you a warning of “hey no like brush” and was mellow while you shaved out the matted spots instead. Such a good man.
I love the way while he's getting his 'Brazilian' his tail just flicks up and down, but he has a look of resignation his face... sort of 'if it's got to be done, okay, but I don't like it... just be careful with the tackle, lady.'
it was very much a "im to old for this shit"
What a beautiful kitty!! And he had a very even temperament during his bath. The blow drying is really a lot to ask of any cat, in my opinion 😊
“I gave him a Brazilian…” 😂 And then there are Bandit’s beautiful pink beans! 🐾 What a magnificent cat! 💕
Just so I know, what would "giving it a Brazilian" mean in this context? XD
@@polytelus a Brazilian wax (for humans) is the removal of pubic and butt hair. She shaved his private area to keep the fur clean when he goes potty.
Like the best pink beans ever. Ugh. So perfect
@@Nobody277 I thought a “Brazilian” left a landing strip ? Californian is hairless I 🤔 think/thought.
@@kelleedevore41 I *love* kitty feet! I just melt at the sight of adorable beanies! 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻 🐾 🐾
Bandit’s face throughout the entire groom read “I’m not happy about this, but I know it must be done.”
I've never heard such a polite hiss. What a considerate cat.
That wasn't a 'Fluff off!', more like an 'Excuse me, you're making me uncomfortable! Please take corrective action immediately.'
It seemed almost like a formality. "This is required of me but don't take it personally."
I'm amazed that cat allowed someone to bathe him ..WOW.
He definitely looks like a cat that gives you quests out in the forest haha
My Maine Coon was never great about grooming herself, all that hair was more than she could handle and at about 12 years old wound up so matted I had to take her to a groomer. By the time they snipped off all the clumps she had so many bald spots they recommended just shaving her whole torso. She put up with it surprisingly well, and though she looked silly with just her head, legs and tail fluffy Summer was coming up and she LOVED her new buzz cut, and being petted like that seemed like a heightened sensory experience for my sweet old girl. And as her fur grew back I learned to brush her good every day BEFORE she got tangled and.... bitey.
I've got a giant floof, he looks like he probably has Maine Coon in him (foster fail, so no idea). He's only one and regularly gets mats, so I've bought clippers and a brush to try and keep on top of it. His fur is literally the length of my hand in places, so it's difficult for him to keep on top of. Though watching him try to bathe the really long spots is hilarious... *lick.. keep licking.. ahhh finally got to the end*
I've got a flame point Siamese mix of some sort (he was a stray baby with his two siblings and mama cat when my fiancèe found him) and he is FLUFFY. We have to brush him with a Furminator every few weeks and when we do we end up with enough hair to make another cat...
Have a 17 pound maine coon mix. Lol He tries, but can't keep groomed because his fur is longer than his neck. 😂 thankfully he enjoys being brushed. Our other long haired cat (all 8 pounds of her lol) won't let you near her with a brush.
my partner and i adopted a persian mex a year or so ago and we got her shaved down for the summer. if we had known how much she loves it we probably would have done it a few weeks sooner
@@allyenderman1502 it's possible to take all that excess fur and turn it into fleece and yarn!
Am I the only one who enjoys that look of disgust in a cat’s eyes when they’re irritated with you? Such personality!!! 😍🥰
Felinality personality
ha ha, the look of disdain is priceless.
He's got the look!😅😅😅😅
They do feel disgust. I was sharing a place and got a cat. One day messing around in the bathtub,- the other cat walked by, and wrinkled his face, and bent back his ears at the new guy.
And the best part is how it only lasts for a few seconds before they forget they just hated you
He's so chill. My Russian Blue would've sent you to the medi center
I had a Russian Blue many years ago! A beautiful lady - I still miss her at times and it’s 46 years since she crossed that rainbow abridge!
Hello Pat how are you doing today
That is an unbelievably well behaved cat.
Norwegian Forest Cats are very well known for being calm and patient
@@gamerstheater1187 Also he is very old. He probably just doesn’t care much anymore.
@@Sir_Ember He's not "very" old. He's old, but not very old. Very old for a cat is like 20 years.
He has seen it all and is looking forward to Valhalla.
I've never seen a cat give so few shits about a groom! 😂
he looks like a very distinguished gentleman
Very distinguished, I see
look at the way he is sitting
Mmm, yes, very distinguished indeed
Looks like he's wearing a tuxedo.
the matting reminded me of when I told my dad our cat had a mat at his bum, and he sat down, cat in his lap (his favorite human was my dad), and he tolerated my dad undoing the matting methodically for like an hour. Like, no freaking complaints. He looked at us from dad's lap with HUGE eyes, but nah. No claws, hissing, struggling, nothing. Important to note, he was our loudest cat XD
That's awesome. I have a guinea pig named Mae, she let's me touch all over her. She once had hay stuck in her eye and I was able to slowly take it out without holding her down or even holding her at all. It's real amazing to have an animals trust like that.
I can do that with most every of the cats I've encountered, except for the 18yo at my parents farm due to the severity of the matting - she's patient for about five minutes before getting enough. We just cut it out instead, and then I can weed out the smaller bits.
Mamma woke me up at 5am in the morning with our dear old Keekee. She had just taken her home and as I am best with the cats between us she needed me to help her out. Poor baby was dumped and had poop impacted on her tush because of her long fur. Nearly vomiting and a bathtub scrub later she was clean and in relief.
Good Dad. Good Cat. ❤
@@amalgamfrostpink5030 Aw thanks for saving a sweetheart ❤
"I gave him a Brazilian." 😂😂😂
I love how during his brushes he’s all, “Ow. OW! Seriously. Ouchie!” Then he’s fine with getting shaved.
Wow, he took that Brazilian like it really was just another day at the spa! The razor sounded pretty loud and he didn't even seem to mind it at all. Impressive !
He’s not ashamed of what he’s got
He's really alert for his age, hope that means he's got a couple more years left in him! 🥺
some cats can live past 20, so he has more than a couple years in him
@@myheartbelongstowhat Unfortunately bigger cat breeds have the same fate as big dogs: they usually live a shorter life
@@Diskuli But Isn’t your average cat smaller than a larger dog breed?
@@thenotsoamazinggracetnsag3463 I think they mean that larger cat breeds (as opposed to your typical DSH) tend to have shorter lives. It was explained to me when I worked in an animal hospital that big animals' organs have to work harder to maintain life, so they die younger. IDK if that's true, but that's what one of the doctors told me.
My big boy kitty lived til 21. I had him since I was 7
I cat not think of a cat pun with Valhalla. 😐
1:24 Glorious! ✊
1:51 _YOU … SHALL … NOT … BRUSH!_
2:39 Not Picard, huh? 🤔 ... Well, I know which one is the owner's number one. 😄
His distant stare when you're shaving his junk is perfect
"Tomorrow I will take a good dump in your shoes."
"Think of happy thoughts. This is _normal,_ this _is fine._ I'm fine."
I didn’t know their “junk” had to be shaved. 🤭Beautiful cat!❤️🐈
@@sallywhite7678 Well, these metro-kitties these days... whatcha gonna do?
@@sallywhite7678 as they get older, sometimes it's hard for a cat to clean him or herself, and if they can't clean that area, it can get very bad, especially if they also have long hair.
Our younger norwegian forest cat behaves the same when we groom her, no biting or scratch, just meows of complaints to tell us when something hurts, they are a very tolerant and intelligent breed, a delight to have her in our life 🥰
are they hard to find in the US? Such a special cat ! I'd read about them, quite a history !
@@KindCountsDeb3773 adopt don't support breeders
@@KindCountsDeb3773 I can’t tell for the US as I am in France, but in Europe it is a harder breed to find than others
@@eosconception I live in Sweden and they're eeeeverywhere xD
Ohhh my god, I absolutely lost it when the cat got dried off!! The headpiece making it look like an old russian lady, the attitude of the cat, the body size compared to the head size, the epic music while it is calmly scratching the glass! It is perfect! My god, does anyone else find this at least a little bit funny?! xD
I always laugh seeing them in the little headpiece bonnet. 😂
We doooo!
I just heard Cattynip Cattynip I want a mouse...
@@blackjacktrial omg I just saw that video!!! 😆
I was just going to say looks like busha after her hair appointment lmao.
He looks so similar as our cat diva Ella...but she will never let me use shaving machine...she hate everything what is about care of her😅 but anyway after treatment she is more cuddling then before ❤ we have 2 NF cats and they have really strong personalities...we love them so much
Bandit getting blow dried: “This wind makes me look like I’m running fast!”
What a cutie 🥰
Auditioning for a cartoon action movie
Veteran Viking Cat has so much Patience, and probably so much Wisdom lol.
'Typically quiet and rarely meow'
My Norwegian Forest cat doesn't stop, he screams at everything. He'll do laps around the house and meow at everyone before he poops, just to let everyone know where to find him
Can confirm
Don’t you love the celebratory poop songs? Cats are great. 😂
@@batacumba I love it. The songs of his people
yeah ours incessantly meows at everyone for belly rubs, where he'll run in front of your feet and roll around
DD from Kittisaurus is a big boy and he doesn't typically meow. When he does it is usually a tiny 'mew.' Love those cats.
pets of the day: Riker and Jean-Luc ... hmm, I'm wondering what franchise their owner is a fan of 😀
You can know a lot about someone by their pet's name. I'm naming my future dog after the dog in my favourite show, and when I watch dog shows, there's always at least a couple of nerdy names. Heck, I used to know someone whose rats were named Buffy and Willow.
I wouldn't be too suprised at Riker, but Jean-Luc gave it away-
As a STNG fan, I'm over the moon by the names. I hope they also behave like their namesakes
Amanda Rogers swears it was an accident and she doesn't know how to turn them back.
Someone got demoted here as I fully expected two red bandanas...
What a gracious and lovable cat Bandit seems to be.
The contrast between his perfectly cool, calm and regal demeanor and his wall dancing in the happy hoodie has me in absolute stitches.
Maybe he is claustrophobic! Or just tired of being groomed. lol
The dramatic music while he was dancing is what really makes it 10x times funnier
We used to have a Norwegian forest cat, he passed away when he was 17. He was such a sweet boy and just so chill and lovely
Majestic air ballet and majestic blep, all from a majestic cat
The blep was majestic indeed 🐱💕
1:11 what a cute little mamushka.
The look of complete indifference on his face as you gave him a Brazilian- priceless! 🤣
Ok, but the look on his face, when you said he might not have any thoughts 😹
I can see the look of,complete disgust on this cat’s face! Just trying to be patient with the bath!
I think i know what he might be thinking.
Bandit thoughts: If the bats are flying mice so what are the mice? A bats who's wings have fallen apart?
i know exactly what he was thinking... "what fresh hell is this?"
"And then of course I gave him a Brazilian" is one of your best lines ever. I did a spit take after hearing it....
Ikr such a great sense of humor!!🤣
I was all resting poker face until that line, I couldn't even laugh I was straight up wheezing at that one🤣
Brazil should have won the 2022 World Cup!
@@Cjnw got nothing to do with this topic...
I was smiling at his antics, and when she said “Brazilian,” I started giggling
the look on his face during the brazillian part! lmao
My sisters Norwegian cat is just like him. He's around 4-5 and never heard him say anything. He's so intelligent and has severe case of FOMO (fear of missing out)! 🤣 He doesn't like pets, but he is so curious of everything. His favorite activity is watching when you're making food and sniffing the ingredients. ❤
Uh, FOM? 😁
I also ask, FOM?
I’m assuming “feeble old man”
Some cats are deeply attached to their humans, they want to be arount them all the time. Also, some cats are very sociable. My 2 cats are always around when I have guests and are very happy to blend in the "group". Laying on the floor belly up or paying attention to what we say, trying to cuddle their favorite guest or inspect someone's bag, if open. Mine are former strays, but Norwegians are by nature sweet, sociable, loving kitties. So fear of missing out might happen to those adorable fluffy angels.
do you mean FOMO? "fear of missing out"
i love his calm "hey, that hurts!" meow and hiss and you switching to the razor to make it easier
Seeing that title made me tear up, we had a Norwegian forest cat when I grew up and she was the sweetest thing, she had the same colouring as bandit. Though she would not have sat still while you put water on her. I miss her, she's been gone for years, but something in seeing Bandit brought it back. She turned 13 before she passed, and she was a proper old lady
Glad he doesn't hold a grudge, even if he's not a huge fan of some parts of the process. I probably wouldn't be either, if a strange alien decided to give me a makeover!
"...and then of course, i gave him a Brazilian." - we all found that hysterically funny & cracked up...i even shot ice coffee thru my nose somehow! so funny!! you have an A+ channel with the best content & the most dry, most clever & most wonderful sense of humor !!
14 years old and Bandit still has the eyes of an innocent kitty. That’s how I know he’s been loved and pampered his whole life❤
That was the most calm cat I've ever seen get a bath in my entire life.
My long-hair calico is chill when a groomer takes care of her, but NOT when I do. The bitch...
Since he is a Norwegian, and what wasn't told in the video is, that Norwegians (and Maine Coons afaik as well) have a quite thick undercoat, so it is quite hard to get the skin wet and cold... Also their paws have more fur between the toe beans - snow shoes :).
I know one Norwegian Forest Cat who goes into the shower with its owner by his own choice....
@@katho8472 Good to know. They're beautiful cats and it's interesting to hear history on various breeds.
"And then of course I gave him a Brazilian"
🤣😆😂🤣🤣🤣
That look on his face when you were giving a brazilian is classic.
Absolute gold... that face of the things i have to endure!
"I can't tell if he's enjoying this, or if he simply has no thoughts"
Love the handsome lil no-thoughts-head-empty king 💖
Hello Emma how are you doing today
My Norweigan Forest Cat, Smitty comes to the kitchen and looks at the brush, demanding to be brushed, about twice a day. He really loves it, and sticks his back up in 'brush me" position. He purrs and sings while he is being brushed.
We vacuum ours lol. And he loves it. Damnedest thing.
He looks SUPERBLY floofy at the end. Very good job! He's a nice boy!
"This is Bandit and he is a 14 Year old.."
0:49 ".. and they have a life expectancy of 14 to 16 Years."
Oooooouhw. Thats a really old Bandit. :(
"They're also on the quieter side, rarely meowing" my NF cat must be a mix because he has the tell tale werewolf paw fur but he screams at us when he wants food. He'll also meow just to say hey 😂 Bandit also looks a lot like my Barnabas, except he has more white than mine. Norweigians are so gorgeous 💜
One of mine barely makes any noise, once every few days/weeks sometimes. Found him a few times pinned under the dogs getting a bath because he didn’t scream for help lol. The other doesn’t make much noise until there’s food involved but comparing him to my other cats especially my Siberian it’s still barely any noise!
My Norwegian says hello and please let me out and I'm hungry. But he does say hello a lot. And every morning when I walk into the room he's sleeping in, he'll say good morning. He's very talkative. But my main coon/Siberian mix gives presentations and reads essays aloud. She doesn't stop talking haha
He is gorgeous and so well tempered.. You know a cat is big when even after all the fluff is wet, they still look like a full cat.
no hip bones showing him ! He's a healthy boy.
I've never seen a cat so calm in the bath
The little snood was cracking me up! Never seen a cat allow a paw trim before. What a good boy he was. Also, the names of those poodles were perfect. 😂
My cats would have none of that fanciness. They came from the streets. Not used to luxury
1:24 The ole Viking spirit is still there.... tehehe
And the PINKEST TOE BEANS!!!!!!!!!!
This channel always has me laughing and smiling. More cats, please!
I loved how he blinked at her after she realized combing the matting was too much for him. The communication between her and the animals never ceases to amaze! He gave her a slow blink 🥺👉👈
very quiet
my cat: *screeches every time u pet her*
*meows when hungry and can’t eat by herself unless someone is with her*
*purrs out of nowhere loudly*
she’s just loud and it’s adorable but sometimes in the middle of the night she will purposely wake u up so u follow her to get food xD
What a sweet boy. And he does look about 2000 years old.🤣 I love the part where he looked like a fighting babushka!🤣
The tongue tip sticking out gets me. My kitty does that sometimes when she wakes up from a deep sleep, and never fails to put a smile on my face.
It’s called “blepping” when they do that
Amazing. To groom even my elderly cats takes a team of people, a harness, suits of armor, and pain killers (for us, not the cats.)
Ah, you work with lions or tigers?
"For us, not the cats" oh I feel that 😂🤣
His face while he was getting his brazilian was hilarious
That is one beautiful chilled cat (most of the time!) At 1:30 he looks like a little old lady in a headscarf, trying to walk home in a storm!!
I love that you changed what you were doing when he hissed, respecting an animals boundaries is so important!
He looks like a 300 year old wizard who will guide me through the darkness with his wise words.
Yes, Bandit hath wares, if thou hast coin.
He is majestic & beautiful and I think he has a wonderful temperament! Good job 👍