The Norwegian Forest Cat has a very good temper. It has an introverted personality, strong independence, intelligence, agility, alertness, and cautious actions. It likes adventure and activities, is good at catching, and is good at climbing trees and rocks. It is a "competent hunter" of good reputation. Therefore, it is not suitable to be kept indoors for a long time. It is best to keep it in a home with a yard and a relatively spacious environment.

The Norwegian Forest Cat is lively and brave. It is almost the only cat that dares to dive down from a high place to face the ground without fear. The meow of the Norwegian Forest Cat is very peculiar, much like a mixture of singing, and the meows of female and male cats are also different. Male cats are more intermittent, while female cats are more consistent. Norwegian forest cats are highly intelligent and easy to train. They like to be close to humans and are often used as cat doctors for pet therapy.