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Colonel Meow, the cat with the longest fur, makes it into new Guinness World Records™ 2014 Book
By GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS NEWS
Published August 28, 2013
Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking
achievement, today revealed a sneak preview of the upcoming edition of
the world’s best-selling copyright book, by announcing its latest
record-breaker: Colonel Meow, the Cat with the longest fur.
The Himalayan-Persian cross-breed has fur that reaches 22.87cm (9in)
and features in the new Guinness World Records 2014 book out on
September 12.
However, there is a considerable downside to her record-breaking
cat: “Literally everything in the house has hair on it, including us! I
feel like I’m always vacuuming!”
Guinness World Records 2014 Edition –available worldwide on Thursday 12th September – click here to find out more
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.
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The two-year-old feline named ‘Colonel Meow’ by his owners, Anne
Marie Avey and Eric Rosario, because of his “epic frown and fur”, will
celebrate his achievement today at their home in Los Angeles,
California, USA.
Anne Marie said: “We already knew that he was the best cat in the
world, but to be recognised in the Guinness World Records book takes it
to the next level.
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News of his inclusion in the latest Guinness World Records book tops
off a fantastic year for Colonel Meow, who has become an internet
sensation with the launch of his own website, Facebook page and YouTube
channel that has already 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.
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Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday, said: “Colonel
Meow is being groomed for stardom, and I know the furry feline will be a
big hit with readers. He’s an incredible creature, and he’ll
undoubtedly inspire people all around to the world to whip out their
rulers and start measuring their own cat’s fur. We’re pleased to welcome
him into the Guinness World Records family – and as you’ll be seeing
shortly, he’s just one of the many spectacular record-holders that
feature in the new book.”
