Sharon Wood
Everyone knows about The Guinness Book of Records! What does makes it so popular? Well, here you can find a record for any taste. But we would like to tell you about the 10 most interesting cat records here. Have fun!
#1 Wealthiest cat in the world.
Black cat Blackie from the UK is the wealthiest cat in the world. When his owner Ben Rea died in 1988, he bequeathed £7-million ($12.5-million) fortune to Blackie.
#2 Oldest cat ever.
Creme Puff (3 August 1967 - 6 August 2005) from the USA was the oldest cat ever. When he died, his age was 38 years and 3 days.
#3 Shortest domestic cat ever.
Lilieput (a Munchkin cat from USA) is the shortest cat in the world, he was measured 13.34 cm (5.25 in) from the floor to the shoulders.
#4 Record for the loudest purr.
Cat Merlin from the UK is officially the most "noisy" cat. His loudest purr is 67.8 db(A).
#5 Fattest (Heaviest) Cat ever.
Cat Himmy from Australia, was the fattest cat ever. His weight was 21.3kg (46.8lbs). The cat died when he was ten due to respiratory failure.
#6 Greatest Mouser.
Cat Towser - long-haired tortoises from Scotland, UK (21 April 1963 - 20 March 1987) knew exactly how to catch any mouse. His record was 28,899 mice caught.