In the animal kingdom, cats are among the species that hold the most Guinness World Records.
Guinness record for longest cat
In 2010, Mymains Stewart Gilligan, also known as Stewie, measuring 123cm, set the Guinness World Record for the longest cat ever recorded. Thanks to his unique appearance, Stewie participated in numerous cat shows around the world.
Stewie’s owner was Robin Hendrickson from Reno, Nevada (USA).
“Stewie was like a child to us. We had hoped that Stewie would grow even bigger and be known by more people. And most importantly, I hoped he would bring smiles to people’s faces with his one-of-a-kind appearance,” said Mr. Robin.
However, Stewie passed away in January 2013.
The Tallest Cat
Arcturus Aldebaran Powers is the tallest cat according to the Guinness World Records book. Arcturus is owned by Will Powers, the founder of Ferndale Cat Shelter, in Michigan, USA.
In 2018, Guinness confirmed Arcturus’ height in the Guinness World Records 2018 edition. At that time, the cat was measured at 48.4cm in height and weighed about 13.6kg.
Arcturus Aldebaran Powers is a Savannah cat, raised on a specially designed diet by its owners who are family physicians.
Like other eye-catching feline personalities, Arcturus has participated in several local events for the community in general and cat lovers in particular.
Will Power describes Arcturus as a friendly and poised Savannah cat, often posing for photos. The proceeds raised during the performances are supported by Will Power for local charitable organizations.
The most talented cat in the world
In 2021, Anika Moritz from Austria’s 8-year-old cat named Alexis broke the record for the most tricks performed by a cat in one minute. In total, the cat was able to jump, high-five, spin, roll, and even ride a skateboard in 60 seconds.
Previously, this record was held by Robert Dollwet’s cat Didga from the United States, who had performed 24 tricks in one minute. Didga was known as an Instagram “star” whose skateboarding skills made the locals enthusiastic and often created a frenzy among the online cat-loving community.
The cat that jumps the farthest
On January 30, 2018, a cat named “Waffle the Warrior Cat” performed an incredible jump, soaring 213.36cm and setting a Guinness World Record.
At the time of achieving this feat, the cat was 10 years old. The owner of the cat in California (USA) believed there was no special training secret for the pet, but discovered the cat’s impressive jumping ability at an early age.
The success of “Waffle the Warrior Cat” far surpassed the previous record. On October 27, 2013, a cat named Alley – owned by Samantha Martin in Texas (USA) – earned the Guinness World Record for the cat with the longest jump, measuring 182.88cm.
Samantha said that Alley was a weak and timid kitten before the training process to set the world record. “At first, we helped Alley jump one step at a time, and gradually it became the star it is today,” Samantha said.
The Guinness record for the most popular cat”
A Japanese cat named Motimaru was awarded the Guinness World Record for “most viewed cat on YouTube”. As of the award date in September 2021, Motimaru’s videos have attracted over 619 million views.
Motimaru’s owner stated that the first videos of Motimaru were shared with the audience on YouTube when the cat was only 50 days old. Images of an innocent but daring and playful cat attracted a lot of viewers.
A year later, Motimaru quickly became a “star”. Many of Motimaru’s videos could attract 1 million views in just one day.
The longest living cat
In 2022, the cat Flossie – born in the UK – set a Guinness record as the world’s longest living cat. Up to the time of record, Flossie cats lived for nearly 27 years, equivalent to about 120 human years.
Flossie was once handed over to a charity dedicated to protecting cats to take care of because Flossie’s owner could no longer afford to take care of it. The intake coordinator said she was surprised when she looked at Flossie’s veterinary records and found that he was almost 27 years old.
Currently, Flossie is still being cared for and her health is stable.