Did you know that the average length for a cat is just 18 inches? But there are some cats out there that totally surpass the average, with some of them even going beyond 30 and 40 inches in length! On Reddit, Instagram, and other corners of the internet, people have been sharing snaps of their super long cats, and we compiled some of our favorites to share with you.
1) Lights Off
This cat is so super long it can even reach things on the wall like hooks and light switches!
2) Mid-Stretch
While many cats are scared of baths, this adorable and super long black cat has decided to make the bathtub her very own personal bed.
3) So Much Fluff
Not only is this cat one of the longest in the world, she’s also one of the fluffiest!
4) Just Like A Snake
The way this long, slender cat is curved around the corner really makes it look just like a snake.
5) Doing Some Yoga
This super long and stretchy cat seems to be inventing some new yoga poses! She looks like she’s really enjoying herself too.
6) Side By Side
These two photos were taken at totally different times of the year, as we can see by the cat’s coat in each one, but she’s pulling the exact same pose in both of them!
7) A Very Long Tail
Is this really a cat? Or just a tail with a face? We can’t be sure, but we love it either way.
8) Keeping The House Warm
No drafts will be getting into this house with such a warm and fluffy snake sitting along the window.
9) Nice Tree
This long cat has got a super cool cat tree to play around in, with things to climb, scratch, and enjoy, but it looks like he’d much rather just go back to bed.
10) What Was That?
This long cat with a super gorgeous coat looks like he just heard something strange from the far side of the room and wants to climb up the wall to get a better look.
11) Human Size
This super duper long cat is almost the same size as his human when held like this!
12) The Perfect Time For A Stretch
This long cat saw the perfect opportunity to have a stretch and he took it.
13) Such A Long Boy
Wow! All stretched out like that, this cat is so long! It’s amazing.
14) You’re My Teddy Bear
It looks like this cat is so big he can use his human as his own personal teddy bear whenever he wants a nap.
15) Those Legs!
Look at those legs crossing over and the little paws held up. This cat is like a little ballerina, floating on air.
16) It’s Been A Long Day
It’s been a very long day for this cat, who just needs a minute – or maybe a few hours – stretching out on the floor before doing anything else.
17) Copycat
Every time he sees his owner stretching against the wall, this cat decides to do the same thing and show off what a big boy he is.
18) So Sleepy
This sleepy cat wanted to enjoy a cat nap in his cozy little bed. He fell out because he’s such a long boy, but he didn’t have the energy to crawl back in.
19) Doesn’t That Hurt?
It’s always funny to see some of the weird positions cats choose to sleep in. Most of the time, they really don’t look very comfortable, but they make it work somehow.
20) Best Buds
The fluffy gray cat was napping peacefully when his buddy just decided to stretch out all over him. He doesn’t seem to mind too much though.
21) That Tummy Patch
Nevermind the fact that this cat is very long and adorable. We just can’t stop staring at that little tummy patch. It simply must be tickled!
22) Special Delivery
Imagine getting a package in the mail and opening it to find this fluffy little munchkin looking back out at you! What a wonderful day that would be.
23) Matching Bedding
This black cat is a very beautiful boy, and we absolutely love the fact that his owner decided to buy bedding to match, with little black cats dotted all over it.
24) Nice Tail
For those who don’t know, the correct term for this kind of pose is ‘sploot’. When you see a cat or dog lying on its belly with its legs all stretched out, it’s doing a sploot!
25) Working On His Tan
This lovely long cat is enjoying some time in the great outdoors, soaking up the sun and admiring the beautiful forest view all around him.
26) Are You Comfortable?
This one is messing with our minds. It doesn’t even seem physically possible for a cat to bend like that.
27) Keeping An Eye On The Neighbors
This little guy loves to sit on that post and use his extra-long neck to peek over the fence and spy on the neighbors.
28) What Are You?
Is this really a cat? Or some kind of cat-snake hybrid? Either way, it seems pretty cozy in the bath. Let’s just hope nobody turns the water on.
29) Which End Is Which?
Help us out here, where is this cat’s head supposed to be? It just looks like a long stretch of fur with feet at both ends!
30) Tetris Cat
This cat is showing off his Tetris skills, slotting his head and neck perfectly into that gap. He’ll get a lot of points if he can fit some more of himself in there.
31) A Long Story
This extra long cat was actually found abandoned in someone’s frontyard just before Christmas, so the family decided to take her in and look after her. She’s doing great, looking very cozy and happy on that big doggy bed.
32) Curvy Cat
Once again, this cat doesn’t look super comfortable, but seems to be happy enough curving all around the shape of the armchair.
33) A Banana For Reference
Just in case you weren’t sure how long this cat really is, someone helpfully placed a banana right beside it on the bed. That is one long cat!
34) I Am Not Amused
The expression on this long cat’s face says it all. “Okay, you took your picture, can you please put me down now? I have some important sleeping to attend to.”
35) Extra Long Kitten
It’s not just fully grown cats that manage to be super long! Even little kittens can surprise us with their stretchy bodies, like this gorgeous young girl.
36) How Dare You!
The look on this cat’s face is killing us. It’s like “How dare you take my photo without permission! Delete it right now!”
37) Shadow Lion
This beautiful black cat has a gorgeous fluffy mane around his neck which is quite hard to see due to the color of his fur. He measures up at 80cm or about two and a half feet in total.
38) What’s For Breakfast?
We’re in love with the casual expression of this cat as it leans across the kitchen counter. And look how his tail dangles over the chair!
39) Play Time!
Looks like this beautiful and super long girl is getting ready for a little round of ‘peek a boo’ with her owner.
40) Photobomb
The beautiful gray cat in the background was posing perfectly for a lovely photo when her sister decided to dive into the shot and photobomb the whole thing.
41) So Cozy
Like a liquid, this fluffy white cat simply fills all the available space.
42) Grumpy Cat
This snowy cat doesn’t look too happy about being held up like that. She might start scratching and snarling if her owner doesn’t put her down soon!
43) Record Holder
This amazing Maine Coon is called Barivel and he’s actually in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest domestic cat on Earth.
44) A Tight Fit
We’re not sure why exactly this cat decided to take a nap here, but he fits in that slot just perfectly.
45) What A Long Boy
This boy just seems to go on and on and on.
46) Sleepy Girl
This sleepy black cat didn’t even know that she was secretly having her photo taken as she took a much-needed cat-nap.
47) Long And Thin
This cat is doing its best imitation of a baguette, stretching out as long and thin as it possibly can.
48) The Perfect Height
This cat is just the right height to see out of the window when standing on his favorite chair.
49) Looking Good
If this cat stretches out too much further, she’ll fall right off that chair and onto the floor!
50) What A Stretch!
Looks like this boy just woke up from a super long nap and needs to stretch out his whole body.
51) What Are You Doing To Me, Hooman?
The look on this cat’s face is priceless. And what’s with that pose?!
52) Working Out
Looks like this golden boy is training up for the Cat-lympics, working on his muscles and practising his gymnastics routine.
53) Pretty Proud
This cat looks pretty proud of his height, standing tall and smiling at the camera.
54) Big Yawn
You had all that bed to stretch out on, and you still managed to fall off? Really?
55) A Sunny Pilates Session
This fluffy girl is soaking up the sun and working out at the same time! What a multi-tasker!
56) Time For A Diet?
This liquid cat is just flopping all over his tree, and it looks like he has a bit of a big belly too! Maybe it’s time to eat a little less tuna, big guy!
57) Hi! Bye!
This cat found the perfect place to take a nap and definitely isn’t going to leave it, no matter what their owner says.
58) Is That A Cat Or A Tiger?
Wow! This cat is basically the same length as his owner’s legs!
59) Long Legs
Many of the cats on this list have had super long bodies, but this one is a little different! She’s got really long legs instead.
60) Growing Up
These adorable side by side pictures show how these fluffy snowballs just kept getting longer and longer.
There’s something extra special about these super long cats. They’re so adorable and weirdly fascinating at the same time. You just can’t look away from a long cat, especially when it’s stretching out its limbs or being held up by its owner. Does your cat deserve a spot on this list? Share it around with the cat-lovers in your life!