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Who is Colonel the cat?

Who is Colonel the cat?

Colonel Meow (adopted October 11, 2011 – January 29, 2014) was an American Himalayan–Persian crossbreed cat, who temporarily held the 2014 Guinness world record for the longest fur on a cat (nine inches or about 23 cm)….Colonel Meow.

Other name(s) The Colonel
Known for His scowl and long hair
Owner Anne Marie Avey

Is Colonel Meow still alive?

Colonel Meow, the Guinness World Record holder for cat with the longest fur, died Wednesday, and the Internet is paw-sitively heartbroken. He was 2 years old.

What kind of cat is Colonel Meow?

The Himalayan-Persian cross-breed, who featured in the latest Guinness World Records 2014 book, had fur that reached 22.87cm (9in). The two-year-old feline was named ‘Colonel Meow’ by his owners, Anne Marie Avey and Eric Rosario from Los Angeles, California, USA, because of his “epic frown and fur”.

What’s the longest cat?

The current official longest cat — according to Guinness World Records — is another Maine Coon named Ludo, who is 118.33cm.

How are Himalayan cats bred?

The popular Himalayan, nicknamed the Himmy, is a colorpoint version of the Persian, although at least one cat registry considers him a stand-alone breed. He was created by crossing the Siamese and the Persian and then breeding the offspring until the desired characteristics were achieved.

What is the hairiest cat breed?

Colonel Meow, a Himalayan-Persian cross-breed from Los Angeles, is officially the world’s hairiest feline. The two-year-old, whose nine-inch coat has to be brushed three times a week, will appear in Guinness World Records 2014 after three vets analysed samples of his fur to crown him hairiest of all.

What is the oldest cat to live?

Creme Puff
Creme Puff (38 years and 3 days) Guinness World Records lists Creme Puff, a tabby mix, as the oldest cat ever to live. She was owned by Jake Perry of Austin, Texas.

What is the oldest living cat?

The Guinness Book of World Records tells us that the oldest cat ever was a Texan named Creme Puff who survived for 38 years and 3 days, succumbing to old age in 2005. Her human parent, Jake Perry, also cared for the previous world record holder, Grandpa Rex Allen, who died at the age of 34.

How much is a Himalayan cat worth?

Himalayan kittens (pet quality) cost between $800 and $1500 depending on the coat colors and the bloodline. Adults are typically less expensive than kittens. Finding the perfect Himalayan kitten begins with finding a reputable breeder.

What kind of cat has an undercoat?

What is the undercoat? The majority of cat breeds have a fine lower layer of soft hairs, with the exception being the hairless Sphinx cats and Rex breeds. This lower layer of hair that grows closest to their skin is called the undercoat and it provides cats with additional insulation.