Salute Colonel Meow! World furriest cat
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A Himalayan-Persian cross-breed named Colonel Meow has been named as the new world record holder for the cat with the longest fur.
Guinness World Record holder Colonel Meow has fur that reaches an astonishing 9in in length.
The two-year-old feline, named Colonel Meow because of his “epic frown and fur”, will celebrate his achievement with his owners, Anne Marie Avey and Eric Rosario, at their home in Los Angeles.
Colonel Meow, who was adopted as a rescue cat from the Himalayan & Persian Society, needs his fur brushed 2–3 times a week, and it takes both Anne and Eric to complete the job. The couple say that they never use products on Colonel Meow’s fur, applying only water and brushes if he gets dirty. But they admit that they do spend a lot of time vacuuming their flat.
News of his inclusion in the latest Guinness World Records book tops off a fantastic year for Colonel Meow, who’s cat’s eye view of the world has already made him an internet sensation. He has his own website, Facebook page and a YouTube channel that has racked up over 2 million views.
Colonel Meow’s fur measurements were taken by three independent vets, recording an average length based on 10 hairs. The evidence was then sent through to Guinness World Records to verify the new record.
