Meet The World's Tallest Cat: A Feline Phenomenon

This towering feline has a knack for opening doors and reaching food on countertops.

Davy

• Published in Animal Stories
• March 19, 2024

Prepare to be amazed by the world's tallest cat, a remarkable creature with extraordinary abilities. Not only does this majestic cat hold the title for its impressive height, but it also possesses the uncanny skill of opening doors and helping itself to snacks from high surfaces. And the most astonishing part? It's still growing! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of this extraordinary feline phenomenon.

Meet Fenrir the Savannah cat!

Often mistaken for a miniature panther or puma, Fenrir is, in fact, the tallest living domestic cat worldwide, standing at an impressive height of 47.83 cm (18.83 in).

Named after one of Saturn's moons, Fenrir is the beloved companion of Dr. Will Powers from Michigan, USA.

Fenrir, standing around one inch taller than the typical Savannah cat, surpasses the average height range of 14-17 inches for his breed.

Astoundingly, at the age of two years and 10 months, Fenrir's growth may not yet be complete!

There's even speculation that he could outgrow his late brother, Arcturus, who held the title of the tallest domestic cat ever, measuring 48.4 cm (19.05 in) in height before his passing in 2017.

Fortunately, the legacy lives on as Fenrir's parents, Dream and Myst, welcomed another kitten into the world two years later – Fenrir himself.

Fenrir has now reached an impressive height, following in the pawprints of his brother and maintaining the family record.

"I kept a growth chart of both cats, and Fen was neck and neck with Arc all throughout his kittenhood," shared Dr. Powers.

"I also feed Fenrir the same special diet I developed for Arcturus, so with similar genetics and the same environment, it's not shocking that he grew as massive as he did."

Dr. Powers delights in taking Fenrir outdoors and observing people's reactions.

"Sometimes people see him and think he's a small panther, a puma, or an ocelot," he remarked.

Initially intimidated, some individuals may cautiously back away, fearing the unexpected encounter. However, once Dr. Powers assures them of Fenrir's friendly nature, their apprehension transforms into excitement, and they eagerly approach.

As the president of a cat shelter, Dr. Powers recognizes the value of having a record-breaking pet like Fenrir. Not only does Fenrir captivate attention, but he also serves as a reminder of the countless shelter cats in need of loving homes, thus raising awareness for their cause.

As his name implies, Dr. Powers is indeed a licensed medical professional, and Fenrir serves as a therapy cat at his office every Tuesday, offering solace to patients in need.

"He will see patients with me, following me room to room until he starts to tire out, then he'll usually stay in one room and curl up on a chair somewhere and snooze until lunchtime," shared Dr. Powers.

Back at home, Fenrir revels in running around and engaging in playful antics. Described by Dr. Powers as a "big lovable goofus," Fenrir's playful spirit knows no bounds.

"Sometimes, when chasing him, if he feels he's about to be caught, he will suddenly jump into a box or container to hide, as if I couldn't see him, but the container is usually way too small for him."

"It's quite surreal for someone so enamored with their cats to end up with not just one or two, but four Guinness World Records-holding animals in a single lifetime," he mused.

With his famous felines, he aspires to enhance the world's comprehension of hybrid cats.

Davy