Dec 20 2008
Interesting Facts:
Ok I was doing some searching around and I like to know things and thought others may too,
Did you know:?
Smallest Cat
The most recent smallest cat on record is Mr Peebles. Verified by Guinness, the domestic short hair resides in Pekin, Illinois. He is only 6.1 inches tall and 19.2 inches long and weighs 3-pounds. He is full size, and fully grown.
Can you imagine that poor little thing, but how cute! Also did you know?
Fattest
The worlds fattest cat was a neutered male tabby named “Himmey” When Himmey died of respiratory failure he weighed a whopping 46 lbs 15.5 ounces! He had a 15 inch neck, was 38 inches long, and had a 33 inch waist.
Wow imagine that big baby! Keep in mind these are all house cats!
Largest Litter
The largest litter was produced by a Burmese\Siamese mother. There were 19 kittens. However, 4 of the kittens were stillborn.
How sad poor babies, but WOW loads of kittens!
Smartest Cat - Official Site
Cuty Boy, a pure bred Persian, is a prodigy and has been featured in cat sites and periodicals world wide. He can allegedly say ‘no’ and ‘yes’ to questions, by rocking his head back and forward and by kissing his owner, Hema Chandras’ cheek.
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Oldest
The oldest reliably recorded cat was a female tabby named Ma, owned by Alice St. George Moore of Drewsteignton, England. This cat was put to sleep on November 5, 1957 at the age of 34 years
This is so sad as my hubbys cat was 21 and IF she didnt have that damn kidney disease. she was SO healthy she could have lived a lot longer!
This info was courtesy of cat’s world records
