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.
