SOURCE: Associated Press

There’s a new cat in town.

The world’s longest cat measures more than 4 feet, stealing the record from another Maine Coon. The Reno Gazette-Journal reported that 5-year-old Stewie was certified as the new Guinness World Record holder after measuring 48 1/2 inches from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail bone. That’s a little more than 4 feet long.

The previous record holder was another Maine Coon that measured 48 inches. It was owned by Frieda Ireland of Chicago.

Hendrickson said Maine Coons are one of the oldest natural breeds of cats and are known for their mellow, relaxed temperaments. She says they’re known as “the gentle giants” of the cat world.

Hendrickson said she and Brandsness decided to try for the record after hearing countless people say they were amazed by Stewie’s length.

“The wows and the comments really led us to take a look at this,” said Hendrickson, who described Stewie as a “very laid back kinda guy.” She added, “I couldn’t tell you how many times I have heard that he is the longest cat that person has ever seen.”

His owners hope that Stewie will use his newfound fame to visit classrooms and bring awareness to animal welfare.

“But it wouldn’t hurt to see his picture on a bag of cat food,” Hendrickson said.  “The gentle giants” are the nickname of Maine Coons in the world of cats, according to Hendrickson.

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MY TAKE: I absolutely love these main coon cats. I have post cards of them dressed in baby headbands and little dresses, which I know is cheesy, but they are quite cute. I tried putting a hair bow on my lab, he wouldn’t have it. He’d rather me toss a a ball. But these guys they make great wall graphics for a kids room or you class room. They are absolutely the coolest cats. Now if I could only get my Fairfax apartment cleaning service to agree. The last maid cleaning service company I used said they charged extra for long haired cats.

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