This Maine Coon Is About To Break A World Record For The Longest Fluffiest Tail
Maine Coon cats have a long history of making headlines, and Cygnus is now trying to add his name to that list. The breed is already known for its size, but this Detroit cat is drawing attention for something even more unusual, a tail that may be long enough to challenge a world record.
Cygnus lives with his family in Michigan and stands out even among other Maine Coons, including his brothers Arcturus and Sirius. His tail has already been measured at an eye-popping length, and if Guinness confirms it, he could take the title from Stewie, the late record holder who set the mark back in 2010.
For now, the photos and measurements are doing most of the talking, and the results are hard to ignore.
1. Stewie
Stewie's tail measured 16.34 inches long, and his total length (the other record he holds) was 48.5 inches long!
2. Stewie
Is this two-time record holder about to have one of his records replaced?
It's hard to believe that another cat could have a longer tail than Stewie's impressive 16.34 inches, but sure enough, there's a contender!
His name is Cygnus, and he has quite the tail. It's one of the longest, fluffiest, most gorgeous tails we've ever seen (and as huge cat fanatics, we've seen a lot of long, fluffy, beautiful kitty tails!)
Cygnus
Is this gorgeous tail about to break a world record?!
Based in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States of America, Cygnus has one impressive tail for sure. Some people even jokingly call Cygnus's tail a feather duster.
When Cygnus was a tiny baby, it wasn't unfathomable that, as a Maine Coon, he would grow very large, but surely no one knew what a luxurious tail he had in store!
Cygnus's tail is a whopping 18.4 inches long. That's measured from its base to the end of the actual skin, with no fluff included! If you add the fluff, it reaches an even more impressive 24 inches. Despite having such an incredibly long tail, his total length from the nose to the tail tip is only 41 inches, which does not make him a very large cat in general (and he is half a foot smaller than the record holder, Stewie). However, he's still growing! If you can believe it, his tail alone is expected to grow as much as another half an inch every month for a while yet! Of course, even if it doesn't, his tail still surpasses the current record as it is. It could never grow a pinch of an inch and still be the longest cat tail ever.
This reminds us of Kefir, the Maine Coon mistaken for a dog because of his huge size.
So long. So fluffy.
The story of Cygnus, the Maine Coon poised to break the world record for the longest tail, takes a heartwarming turn. Cygnus is described as a sweet and loving feline, embodying the gentle giant nature that the breed is known for. His playful spirit and calm demeanor make him a perfect companion, even during the measuring sessions that are part of the record-breaking process. This interaction showcases not only Cygnus's impressive size but also the bond between pet and owner, highlighting the affectionate environment in which he thrives.
What a tail!
When this handsome ball of fluff and love isn't sleeping, Cygnus is very energetic. He enjoys chasing the laser and playing with a variety of other toys as well! We're pretty sure that his fluffy duster of a tail probably also helps clean the house as he roams and plays.
Seriously, look at this majestic tail.
You read that correctly: Cygnus's tail has been measured, and there are a plethora of fluffy, eye-catching photos for us to drool over. However, Cygnus doesn't actually hold the official record yet because he has not had his tail officially measured by Guinness World Record officials, and that's mandatory for holding the coveted tail title.
Of course, just a glimpse at this fluffy, glorious tail is enough to hold us over until the title passes to him, right?
Oh Cygnus, your tail is so fluffy.
So long. So fluffy. So in love.
From all of us to you, Cygnus: good luck, buddy! We look forward to celebrating your inevitable entrance into the World Records! Some cats just have to be at the right place at the right time to be recognized for their special abilities, just like these photos of cats taken at just the right moment to be immortalized on the internet... furrever!
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